Mail Ballot Integrity Act

Specific Eligibility Requirements: The bill provides clear categories for people who are eligible to request mail-in ballots, such as members of the uniformed services, students, clergy, and individuals aged 65 or older (Section 2(b)).

Protection for Individuals with Disabilities: The bill allows individuals with disabilities to request ballots by providing documentation such as mobility impairment cards or Social Security disability benefits (Section 2(b)(2)(L)).

Provisions for Temporary Absence: Individuals who expect to be temporarily absent from their county during early voting and on election day are eligible to request a ballot (Section 2(b)(2)(D)).

Requirement of Written/Electronic Requests: Individuals can no longer receive unsolicited ballots and must instead submit a written or electronic request including an affirmation under penalty of perjury (Section 2(b)(1)).

Restriction on Permanent Lists: States may only maintain permanent mail-in lists for voters who continue to meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined in the bill (Section 2(c)).

Limited Eligibility for Mail-in Voting: Only those meeting specific criteria, such as being a student, clergy member, or certain incarcerated individuals, are eligible to request and receive a mail-in ballot (Section 2(b)(2)).