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HB5219Introduced in the House

ELEC CD-ELECTION SAFE ZONES

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Introduced by Edgar Gonzalez, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Safe Voting Act. Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person who, in good faith, attends a polling place, ballot drop box, or election authority for the purpose of casting a vote, including early voting, or submitting a vote by mail ballot, and is legally qualified under the laws of this State to cast the vote or submit the ballot, is privileged from civil arrest while going to, remaining at, and returning from the polling place, ballot drop box, or election authority. Sets forth provisions concerning civil damages and limitation of the provision.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

February 10, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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