Elections; absentee and provisional ballots, cure process, delayed effective date.

This legislation establishes a formal process for election officials to notify voters if their absentee or provisional ballots are missing required information, such as a signature or address. It provides a standardized timeframe for voters to 'cure' or correct these errors so their votes can be officially counted. By creating this uniform statewide procedure, the bill aims to reduce the number of discarded ballots and ensure that technical oversights do not disenfranchise eligible voters. The law is designed to increase voter participation and trust in local elections by prioritizing the inclusion of valid ballots over strict adherence to minor paperwork errors. These changes are expected to make the mail-in and provisional voting process more accessible and reliable for residents throughout Arlington and the Commonwealth.