Amends GS 163-231(b)(1) as the title indicates.

Provides that executed absentee ballots issued under Article 20 (Absentee ballots) and Article 21A (Uniform military and overseas voters act) of GS Chapter 163 are to be transmitted by mail to the issuing county board of elections, in the pre-addressed envelope, postage paid upon return, or by commercial courier service (was, transmitted by commercial courier service at the voter's expense).

Effective when it becomes law and applies to elections held on or after that date.