early voting; identification; emergency voting

Arizona's SB 1653 modifies early voting procedures for state elections. It requires voters requesting early ballots to provide birth date and birthplace (or equivalent ID details) to confirm their identity, and mandates that all early voting locations (including county offices) operate until 7:00 p.m. on the weekend before elections and until 3:00 p.m. on the Monday before. The bill also creates emergency voting for voters facing unexpected emergencies between Friday 5:00 p.m. and Monday 5:00 p.m. before an election, requiring them to present ID and sign a sworn statement about the emergency. These changes directly affect Arizona voters seeking early or emergency ballots in state elections.