Prohibiting the use of remote ballot boxes for the return of advance voting ballots.

HB 2525 prohibits Kansas county election offices from using remote ballot boxes to collect advance voting ballots. The bill defines "remote ballot box" as any ballot container not located at the county election office (e.g., off-site drop-off locations), requiring all advance ballots to be returned only through in-office ballot boxes. This directly affects county election offices and voters who use physical drop-off locations for advance ballots. Introduced on January 22, 2026, the bill is pending in the Elections Committee and would take effect upon publication in state statutes.