Relates to an electronically submitted absentee ballot application

This bill (S 5570) allows voters to submit absentee ballot applications electronically via email, fax, or an online system established by the state board of elections, without needing to follow up with a paper copy. It requires election boards to accept these electronic submissions as valid originals and mandates them to advertise email/fax options and provide links to the online system. Applications must be received by the 10th day before an election for electronic submissions (or the day before for in-person delivery). The bill directly affects voters requesting absentee ballots and election boards processing these applications, streamlining the submission process while maintaining deadlines.