Unlawful to mark and sign absent ballot on behalf of voter or assist voter to mark and sign absent ballot; exceptions.

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1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 293.316, a person shall not mark and sign an absent ballot on behalf of an absent voter or assist an absent voter to mark and sign an absent ballot pursuant to NRS 293.3088 to 293.340, inclusive.

2. At the direction of an absent voter who has a physical disability, is at least 65 years of age or is unable to read or write, a person may mark and sign an absent ballot on behalf of the voter or assist the voter to mark and sign an absent ballot pursuant to this section.

3. If a person marks and signs an absent ballot on behalf of an absent voter pursuant to this section, the person must:

(a) Indicate next to his or her signature that the absent ballot has been marked and signed on behalf of the voter; and

(b) Submit a written statement with the absent ballot that includes the name, address and signature of the person.

4. If a person assists an absent voter to mark and sign an absent ballot pursuant to this section, the person or the voter must submit a written statement with the absent ballot that includes the name, address and signature of the person who provided the assistance.

(Added to NRS by 2020, 32nd Special Session, 33)


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