The bill amends the Election Code to establish new rules regarding the use of facilities at polling places and early voting locations. Specifically, it requires the secretary of state to adopt regulations that allow individuals engaged in electioneering to access certain facilities within the building, such as bathrooms, as long as they are outside the designated electioneering area. The new provisions stipulate that these individuals must not bring political signs or literature into the restricted area, must cover or remove any political logos or messaging before entering that area, and must comply with any additional requirements set by the secretary of state.

This legislation aims to balance the rights of individuals to campaign and the need to maintain order and neutrality within polling places. The new subsections (a-2) and (c-1) added to Sections 61.003 and 85.036 of the Election Code outline the specific conditions under which electioneering can occur while ensuring that the facilities remain accessible to voters and election officials. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 61.003, Election Code 85.036 (Election Code 85, Election Code 61)