1. (a) Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, this section applies to an electronic poll book to be used in:

   1. (1) a precinct polling place, office of the circuit court clerk, or a satellite office in accordance with IC 3-7-29-6 ; or
   2. (2) a vote center under this chapter.

2. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, the electronic poll list used at each vote center must:

   1. (1) comply with IC 3-11-8-10.3 ; and
   2. (2) be approved by the secretary of state in accordance with this section.
3. (c) A person who wishes to market, sell, lease, or provide an electronic poll book for use in an election in Indiana must first file an application for certification with the election division on a form prescribed by the secretary of state. Except as provided in subsection (h), a person may not market, sell, lease, or provide an electronic poll book for use in an election in Indiana until the secretary of state has approved the application for certification under this section.
4. (d) The secretary of state shall refer the application to the person or entity conducting the voting system technical oversight program (VSTOP) established by IC 3-11-16-2 .

5. (e) The VSTOP shall examine the electronic poll book with its accompanying documentation and file a report with the secretary of state indicating:

   1. (1) whether the electronic poll book would operate in compliance with this title;
   2. (2) any recommendations regarding the acquisition or use of the electronic poll book; and
   3. (3) whether VSTOP recommends that the secretary of state approve the electronic poll book under this section, including any recommended restrictions that should be placed on the secretary of state's approval.
6. (f) After the report required by subsection (e) is filed, the secretary of state may approve the application for certification permitting the electronic poll book to be used in an election in Indiana.
7. (g) A certification under this section expires on December 31 of the year following the date of its issuance, unless earlier revoked by the secretary of state upon a written finding of good cause for the revocation.

8. (h) A person may display or demonstrate an electronic poll book that has not been certified under this section if the person complies with all the following requirements:

   1. (1) The display or demonstration occurs at a conference of election officials sponsored by:

      1. (A) a state agency; or
      2. (B) an association of circuit court clerks or voter registration officers.

   2. (2) The person files a notice with the election division at least seven (7) days before the scheduled starting date of a conference referred to in subdivision (1) setting forth the following:

      1. (A) The name of the person and each representative scheduled to display or demonstrate the electronic poll book.
      2. (B) The address and telephone number of the person.
      3. (C) The model name of the electronic poll book.
      4. (D) The name and manufacturer of the electronic poll book.
      5. (E) The date and location of the display or demonstration of the electronic poll book.

   3. (3) The person displays the electronic poll book with a notice that:

      1. (A) is at least 16 point type size;
      2. (B) is posted on the surface of the electronic poll book; and
      3. (C) states that the electronic poll book is "Not Approved for Use in Indiana".
   4. (4) The person ensures that each communication concerning the electronic poll book that is available or made at a conference referred to in subdivision (1) includes a statement that the electronic poll book is "Not Approved for Use in Indiana". A printed communication must include the statement in a type size that is at least as large as the largest type size used in the communication.

As added by P.L.1-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.271-2013, SEC.25; P.L.64-2014, SEC.61; P.L.100-2018, SEC.15.