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H7572Introduced in the House

Adds early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.

EngrossedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Mia Ackerman, District 45

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES - Adds early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Judiciary

May 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · April 30, 2026

65

Yes

0

No

10

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Judiciary

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