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SF0108

Election Purity and Hand Count Act

Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act requires all Wyoming elections to use paper ballots that are hand-counted in public view, establishes statewide standards for ballot handling and counting, and prohibits the use of voting machines.

What it does

  • Requires all votes to be cast on paper ballots that can be read by humans and manually counted.
  • Establishes rules for secure production, transport, storage, and accounting of ballots under continuous video surveillance.
  • Sets statewide standards for hand-counting ballots, including security features, team composition, training, and reconciliation procedures.
  • Prohibits the use of voting machines for casting or tabulating votes.

Who it affects

  • Voters who will cast their votes on paper ballots only.
  • County clerks responsible for ballot handling and counting.
  • The Secretary of State tasked with creating statewide standards and rules.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its current session.
  • Details on how specific rules will be implemented are left to future rulemaking by the Secretary of State.

Plain language

Terms to know

Election purity
Ensuring the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of election processes.
Chain of custody
A documented record showing the chronological history of a ballot or election material from creation to final storage.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 1, 5:48 PM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Failed Introduction 9-22-0-0-0Senate
  2. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO