removing articles of clothing from the definition of electioneering and the use of electronic poll book devices.

SB 43 modifies election rules by removing clothing with political messages from the definition of electioneering. This allows voters who cannot reasonably remove such clothing to wear it while voting or registering at polling places. The bill also authorizes cities and towns to use electronic poll book systems for voter check-in, requiring these systems to maintain data compatibility with the statewide voter database, protect voter confidentiality, and provide real-time paper backups during system failures. The law takes effect September 13, 2025.