HB2718Introduced in the House
FACILITATE VOTING FOR ALL
Introduced by Maurice West, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Facilitating Voting By All Eligible Citizens Act. Provides that all eligible citizens shall cast a ballot in every general election. Provides that an eligible citizen who casts a blank ballot in a general election shall satisfy the requirement. Provides that no fine, fee, or penalty shall be assessed if an eligible citizen does not cast a ballot in a general election.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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