The bill being considered is aimed at setting specific regulations for mailings that include an absentee ballot application or a sample ballot when these are sent by committees or private organizations, rather than an official government unit. Here are the key points and requirements proposed by the bill:

1. Disclosure Required in Mailings:

   • Any mailing that contains an absentee ballot application or a sample ballot from a committee or private organization must have a clear statement indicating: a. The mailing is not an official communication from any government unit. b. It wasn’t sent at the request of any government official. c. If it contains a sample ballot, it should be noted that this is not an official ballot to be used for voting.

   The statement must be easily visible when the mailing is opened. Additionally, the envelope must be distinctly marked to differentiate it from official government election mail.

2. Restrictions on Absentee Ballot Applications:

   • An absentee ballot application sent by a committee or private organization cannot be pre-printed with the voter’s personal registration details (e.g., name, address). The voter must enter these details themselves when submitting the application.

This bill aims to prevent confusion among voters by making clear distinctions between unofficial mailings from private entities and official election materials sent by government units. The changes ensure transparency and clarify the origin of electoral communications.