SB 1217 - Lewis, Patty
Establishes no-excuse absentee voting
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4559S.01I
Title
SB 1217
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1217 - Current law requires an excuse in order to vote absentee beginning the 6th Tuesday prior to the election. This act repeals the need for an excuse and instead allows voting absentee with no excuse beginning on the 6th Tuesday prior to the election.
This act is identical to SB 470 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 1883 (2024).
SCOTT SVAGERA