House Bill No. 509 aims to amend the Election Code by adding a new section that protects the rights of individuals to engage in door-to-door voter registration and political messaging. The bill specifies that political subdivisions, property owners' associations, homeowners' associations, and property managers cannot adopt rules that prevent individuals from knocking on doors, ringing doorbells, or leaving written materials at residential units for the purpose of assisting with voter registration or communicating political messages. The definition of "residential unit" is expanded to include various types of housing, such as single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums.

However, the bill does allow for reasonable restrictions on the time, place, or manner of these activities, as long as they do not outright prohibit them. Additionally, it stipulates that peace officers or private parties cannot prevent individuals from engaging in these activities unless there is a reasonable belief that such actions pose a threat or violate existing laws. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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