Bill Text: AZ SB1056 | 2022 | Fifty-fifth Legislature 2nd Regular | Engrossed
Bill Title: Misplaced ballots; invalidity; misdemeanor; damages
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-03-14 - Senate third reading FAILED voting: (15-14-1-0) [SB1056 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2022-SB1056-Engrossed.html
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Senate Engrossed
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session 2022
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SENATE BILL 1056 |
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An Act
amending title 16, chapter 4, article 10, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 16-605; relating to conduct of elections.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 16, chapter 4, article 10, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 16-605, to read:
16-605. Invalid ballots; misplaced ballots; damages; violation; classification
A. Any ballots that are not included in the chain of custody documentation are invalid ballots and shall not be counted. A person who knowingly places a ballot into the collection, verification or tabulation process outside of the official chain of custody is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
B. If a ballot is accidentally misplaced and cannot be counted and is a provisional or early ballot that identifies the voter on the face of the affidavit or envelope, the voter of that misplaced ballot may file an action for damages against the governmental body administering the election for the loss of the right to vote.
