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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to providing voters access to a restroom facility at a polling place.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to the Texas Election Code requiring polling places to provide accessible restroom facilities for voters, election workers, and volunteers during voting hours. Specifically, polling places must have either a permanent restroom with visible signage indicating its location, or a temporary restroom that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards if no permanent facility exists. The bill mandates that election materials distributed at polling places must also include information about restroom access. By ensuring restroom availability, the legislation aims to make voting more convenient and accessible, addressing a basic human need that could otherwise potentially discourage voter participation. The new requirements will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving election officials and polling place managers time to prepare and comply with the new regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Elections (on 03/14/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1885 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01885I.htm |
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