H7494Introduced in the House
Requires the board of elections to establish a secure area for the public observation of mail ballot processing and require the mail ballot voter’s signature be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system.
Introduced by Evan Shanley, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Requires the board of elections to establish a secure area for the public observation of mail ballot processing and require the mail ballot voter’s signature be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · June 3, 2026
69
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
House read and passed
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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