prohibiting certain candidates for political office from participating in counting ballots.

HB 464 prohibits specific candidates for political office from participating in counting ballots during elections. The bill directly affects candidates who fall under the defined prohibited category (though the exact criteria are not detailed in the provided context). Its key provision is a clear restriction on these candidates' roles in the ballot-counting process, ensuring they cannot be involved in tabulating votes for the office they are seeking. This is a concrete policy change altering election procedures without specifying additional mechanisms or broader implications. The bill became law on August 1, 2025, with effective dates in late 2025 for certain sections.