Absentee Voting: Important Changes and Guidelines for Elections

Absentee Voting Law In Arkansas 2024

Citizens Overseas

ACT 421 (HB1512) alters the date absentee ballots applied for by qualified electors outside the United States may be submitted and counted.

Drop Box Prohibited

ACT 353 (SB258) prohibits using a drop box to collect or deliver absentee ballots.

Observance of Religious Discipline or Religious Holiday

ACT 141 (SB247) allows a person to vote by absentee ballot if prevented from voting due to the observance of a religious discipline or religious holiday.

Unsolicited Absentee Ballots - Pre-Filled Absentee Ballots - Assistance

ACT 320 (HB1411) prohibits the delivery of an absentee ballot application with certain information pre-filled and unsolicited absentee ballots. The act requires a person giving assistance in filling out an application for an absentee ballot to provide certain information and creates a misdemeanor for certain violations related to absentee ballots