H.B. No. 3909 amends the Election Code regarding the use of wireless communication devices at polling places. The bill specifies that, except as permitted by certain sections, individuals are prohibited from using wireless communication devices within the room where voting occurs. This replaces the previous restriction that limited device use to within 100 feet of a voting station. Additionally, the bill mandates that the secretary of state require presiding judges to post a notice outside the voting room, clearly stating the prohibition on wireless communication devices.

The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage through both the House and Senate, including a conference committee to reconcile differences between the two chambers. The bill received significant support, with the House voting 138 to 8 in favor and the Senate voting 27 to 4.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 61.014 (Election Code 61)
House Committee Report: Election Code 61.014 (Election Code 61)
Engrossed: Election Code 61.014 (Election Code 61)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 61.014 (Election Code 61)
Enrolled: Election Code 61.014 (Election Code 61)