Election Security: Mandatory Paper Ballots, Audits, and Cyber Protection for Voting Systems.
This law mandates the use of voter-verifiable paper ballots as the official record for federal elections, significantly boosting confidence in results. It enforces strict cybersecurity rules, requiring voting machines to be disconnected from the internet and wireless networks to prevent hacking. The act also provides substantial grants to states for equipment upgrades and improves accessibility for voters with disabilities.
Key points
All votes must be recorded on a durable paper ballot that voters can verify before casting, serving as the official record for recounts and audits.
Voting and tabulation machines must be completely isolated from the internet and wireless communications to eliminate remote cyber threats.
States must implement rigorous post-election audits, relying on manual inspection of paper ballots to confirm results and correct reported outcomes if necessary.
Significant funding is provided to states to replace old equipment and purchase new, accessible, and secure voting systems.
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