Establishes no-excuse absentee voting

SB 1217 would allow any eligible voter in the state to request and cast an absentee ballot without needing to provide a specific reason, such as illness or travel. This change directly affects all registered voters who wish to vote by mail, removing the requirement to state an excuse for their absentee ballot request. The bill establishes a straightforward mechanism where voters can simply apply for an absentee ballot through standard channels without justification. It represents a policy shift to expand voting access for all eligible citizens.