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HB0049

Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act bans the use of ballot drop boxes for submitting absentee ballots in elections.

What it does

  • Prohibits county clerks and election staff from setting up or using ballot drop boxes.
  • Forbids people from putting absentee ballots into any kind of drop box.
  • Allows county clerks to inform voters if their ballots are spoiled because they were improperly delivered.

Who it affects

  • Voters who use absentee ballots
  • County clerks and election staff

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the session.
  • It does not specify what happens if a ballot is spoiled due to improper delivery.

Plain language

Terms to know

Drop box
A container used to collect absentee ballots, which is not allowed under this act.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 2, 1:27 AM

Joe Webb

R · H19

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to ensure election security and guarantee that every vote is valid by requiring absentee ballots be returned only via US mail or hand delivery.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:11:47 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states they are voting for the bill because it assists in codifying the security of Wyoming's future elections by restricting ballot return methods.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:12:07 Watch the statement

J.T. Larson

R · H17

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it negatively impacts shift workers and miners who cannot vote during standard daytime hours due to their work schedules.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:12:47 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 38-24-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO