H.B. No. 1475 amends the Election Code to require courts to notify the attorney general before holding a hearing on a temporary restraining order related to election matters. Specifically, the bill adds a new section, 273.082, which mandates that courts electronically notify the attorney general as soon as practicable before such hearings. The bill stipulates that no hearing can occur sooner than two hours after this notification, unless the attorney general waives this requirement. Additionally, the attorney general is allowed to participate remotely in these hearings.

The bill also includes provisions for the attorney general to designate an email address for receiving notifications and states that any temporary restraining order issued without adhering to these requirements will be considered void and unenforceable. The changes aim to enhance oversight and ensure that the attorney general is informed and able to participate in legal actions concerning election-related restraining orders. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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