Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms.
HB 4228 prohibits local government employees (such as city or county staff) from giving out voter registration forms to people who did not specifically ask for them. It also bans using public funds to help others distribute these forms to people who didn't request them. The law directly affects how local offices handle voter registration materials at events, through mailings, or other outreach. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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Referred to Elections
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Dorazio
RRepublican
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