Senate Bill No. 313, introduced by Senator Jackson-Andrews, aims to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure by enacting Article 14.1(D), which prohibits clerks of court's e-filing vendors from charging additional fees for electronic filings in criminal and traffic actions. The bill specifies that no extra fees, including service fees related to electronic filings, shall be assessed to either the clerk or the filer, except for certain fees that are already authorized under existing law. This change is intended to streamline the electronic filing process and reduce financial burdens on those involved in criminal and traffic cases.

The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026, and includes amendments that clarify the prohibition of additional fees specifically for electronic filings in criminal matters and extend this prohibition to traffic actions as well. The amendments also involve technical changes to the original bill to ensure clarity and precision in the language used.