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A 7857 In Committee

Relates to polling places in detention facilities and the voting rights and status of incarcerated persons

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Allows individuals detained in any correctional or local correctional facility to vote at polling places located within the facility if they are registered to vote and are otherwise eligible; provides for polling places within correctional facilities; provides for automatic changes in voter status; includes bi-partisan boards of elections officials and inspectors as persons who may visit correctional facilities.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Apr 11, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
29 · Low