watermark; paper ballots
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 1057 aims to enhance election security in Arizona by requiring specific security features on paper ballots. The bill repeals an existing section and introduces a new requirement for vendors providing fraud countermeasures to obtain ISO certifications. It mandates the use of multiple security measures, such as watermarks, holograms, and specialized inks, to deter and detect ballot fraud.
Key provisions
- Requires vendors providing ballot security features to be ISO 27001, ISO 17025, or ISO 9001:2015 certified.
- Specifies a list of security features that must be included on ballots, such as watermarks, holograms, and specialized inks.
- Mandates the use of at least three of the listed security features.
- Requires the use of unique, controlled-supply security paper with watermarks.
- Includes provisions for secure barcodes or QR codes linked to individual voters.
- Allows for branded holograms with customer logos.
- Requires the use of forensic fraud detection technology in security inks.
- Specifies the use of variable digital infill and other advanced security measures.
Who is affected
- Ballot Vendors
- Arizona Election Officials
- Voters in Arizona
Notable changes
- Introduces a new set of requirements for ballot security features.
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