Allowing a disabled voter to electronically return a ballot

This bill allows disabled voters in Montana to return their completed ballots electronically using a secure, encrypted system approved by the Secretary of State. It amends existing election laws to permit electronic ballot transmission in federal elections, provided the ballot and affirmation are received by 8 p.m. on election day. The Secretary of State must establish encryption and security standards for the electronic transmission system, and a $10,000 appropriation is included to fund the system's implementation. The changes apply starting with the federal general election in November 2026.