Kentucky Statutes 117.0865 – Prohibition against influencing voter completing an absentee ballot or a federal provisional absentee ballot — Penalty
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Any person who aids another in completing an absentee ballot or a federal provisional absentee ballot shall not solicit or encourage that person to vote for or against any candidate, party, or issue. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class D felony.
Effective: July 15, 2020
For details, see § 532.060
History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 9, effective July 15, 2020. — Amended
1990 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 21, effective July 13, 1990. — Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch.
341, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1988.
Effective: July 15, 2020
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 117.0865
- federal provisional absentee ballot: means ballots which have been authorized by the Secretary of State or the county clerk to be used by federal provisional voters in any federal primary or election. See Kentucky Statutes 117.001
History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 89, sec. 9, effective July 15, 2020. — Amended
1990 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 21, effective July 13, 1990. — Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch.
341, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1988.