Election Security Act of 2024

The Election Security Act of 2024 requires all U.S. states to use voter-verifiable paper ballots for federal elections, with specific rules for ballot marking, preservation, and manual counting. The bill mandates accessibility standards for voters with disabilities, prohibits wireless and internet connectivity in voting systems, and requires states to implement post-election audits of election results. It provides $2.4 billion in federal grants to help states purchase compliant voting systems and improve election security. The law applies to all states for elections held in 2026 and later, with some phased implementation for jurisdictions using older systems. The bill aims to improve election security, accuracy, and accessibility through paper-based verification and strengthened cybersecurity protections.