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Ivey signs absentee ballot bill

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill that criminalizes certain forms of assistance for absentee ballot voting. Republicans have touted the bill as a successful measure to combat ballot harvesting. There has been no official data to indicate how much of an issue ballot harvesting is in the state, merely anecdotal accounts.

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Ivey signs bill banning some forms of help with absentee voting

SB 1 imposes felony penalties for paying someone or receiving a payment to distribute, collect, or deliver absentee ballot applications.

1 month ago

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The Montgomery Advertiser

Alabama Gov. Key Ivey signs absentee ballot bill amid criticism from voting rights groups

This bill makes payment for assisting with absentee ballots a Class C felony.

1 month ago·Montgomery, United States

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Alabama Political Reporter

Ivey signs “ballot harvesting” bill into law

On Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill that criminalizes certain forms of assistance for absentee ballot voting. The legislation went into effect immediately with Ivey’s signature. Under the bill, SB1, an individual who knowingly pays for assistance in completing or submitting the absentee ballot will be charged with a Class B felony. And an individual who accepts payment to assist or complete an absentee ballot will be charged with a…

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TimesDaily

Ivey signs absentee ballot bill

MONTGOMERY — Alabama has placed new restrictions on assistance with absentee ballot requests, making it illegal to return another person's ballot application, and making it a felony to pay someone to distribute or collect applications.

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