The bill, S.B. No. 62, aims to enhance voter education regarding the participation of children in the voting process. It introduces a new section, 31.131, to the Election Code, which mandates the secretary of state to develop educational materials for parents about the procedures that allow children under 14 years of age to read and mark ballots while accompanying their parents at voting stations. These materials will be made available on the secretary's Internet website, and county election officials are also required to provide this information on their respective websites.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 64.002(b) of the Election Code to clarify that a child under 18 may accompany a parent to a voting station, and specifically states that if the child is under 14, they may read or mark the ballot under the parent's direction. This action is explicitly noted not to be considered as assisting a voter, which is relevant for compliance with election regulations. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 64.002 (Election Code 64)