House Bill No. 509 amends the Election Code by adding Section 276.020, which establishes regulations regarding door-to-door voter registration and political messaging. The bill prohibits political subdivisions, property owners' associations, homeowners' associations, and property managers from enacting 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 allows for reasonable restrictions on the time, place, or manner of these activities, and it clarifies that peace officers or private parties may intervene only if they believe the activity poses a threat to safety or violates existing laws. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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