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HB0238

Ban on Ballot Delivery by Others

Last scannedOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill prohibits anyone except the voter or their immediate family from delivering another person's ballot to the county clerk, with exceptions for employees of residential care facilities. It also sets penalties and specifies that improperly delivered ballots will not be counted.

What it does

  • Prohibits a person other than the voter or an immediate family member from delivering someone else’s ballot to the county clerk.
  • Allows employees of residential care facilities to deliver absentee ballots for residents, provided they file an affidavit with the county clerk.
  • Specifies that if a ballot is delivered improperly, it will not be counted in the election results.
  • Requires the county clerk to notify voters whose ballots were not counted due to improper delivery and allows them to cast a substitute ballot within seven days after notification.
  • Makes violating this rule a felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000.

Who it affects

  • Voters who rely on others to deliver their ballots
  • Employees of residential care facilities delivering ballots for residents
  • County clerks responsible for ballot processing and notification

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not enacted into law.
  • It does not specify what happens if a substitute ballot cannot be cast within seven days of notification.

Plain language

Terms to know

Felony offense
A serious crime that can result in a prison sentence or large fine.
Affidavit
A written statement sworn under oath, used to prove something is true.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:25 AM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes using tourism funds for this amendment because data shows a significant portion of search and rescue missions involve non-residents, which they argue does not justify the funding source.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:37:28 Watch the statement

Ken Chestek

D · H13

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it uses mandatory language ('shall') rather than permissive language, which they prefer.

Public statementFloor statement at 16:40 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues the bill currently fails to inform voters when their ballot is rejected, so they support the amendment to protect voting rights by ensuring notification.

Public statementFloor statement at 18:49 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02025-02-20 · Senate4 yes 1 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 52-8-2-0-02025-02-05 · House52 yes 8 no
Amendment adopted 56-4-2-0-02025-02-05 · House56 yes 4 no
Amendment failed 7-53-2-0-02025-02-05 · House7 yes 53 no
Amendment failed 26-33-3-0-02025-02-04 · House26 yes 33 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02025-01-29 · House6 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 52-8-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

5 stored

HB0238H2001

The amendment adds a new section to the bill that prevents county clerks from counting ballots received after polls close, requires notice to voters whose ballots are not counted due to this rule, and allows them seven days to cast a substitute ballot.

HB0238H3001

The amendment adds a new section to the bill that prohibits absentee ballots from being counted if they are received after polls close, unless otherwise specified in another statute.

HB0238H3002

The amendment changes how a voter is informed if their ballot was improperly delivered and not counted.

HB0238HS001

The amendment changes the bill to allow employees of residential care facilities to deliver absentee ballots for residents under specific conditions and adds new requirements for these deliveries.

HB0238SS001

The amendment to HB0238 adds an exception that allows caregivers to deliver ballots for qualified electors, and changes 'may' to 'shall' in another part of the bill.