S.B. No. 509 amends the Election Code to establish new requirements for courts when handling actions seeking temporary restraining orders related to election matters. The bill mandates that courts must electronically notify the attorney general of any hearing regarding a temporary restraining order as soon as practicable. Additionally, it stipulates that a hearing cannot occur sooner than one hour after this notification, unless the attorney general waives this requirement. The attorney general is also allowed to participate remotely in such hearings, and they must designate an email address for receiving notifications.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that any temporary restraining order issued in violation of these new provisions will be considered void and unenforceable. The changes aim to ensure that the attorney general is adequately informed and able to participate in legal proceedings that may impact election integrity. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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