HB479 (Election Code Modifications)

This bill is another attempt to end the overwhelmingly popular vote by mail system in Utah. It revives many of the unpopular elements stripped out of the bill amending voting laws passed in 2025, HB300. HB479 would require a voter to return their mail ballot in person with a valid ID, either to a polling location or a drop box staffed by two poll workers. This would fundamentally alter the vote by mail system used by over 95% of Utahns and essentially require in-person voting.