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TX SB2
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/14/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
- Increases the penalty for illegal voting from a Class A misdemeanor to a second-degree felony, which carries 2-20 years in prison
- Reduces the penalty for attempted illegal voting to a state jail felony (180 days to 2 years)
- Modifies the mental state requirement so a person commits an offense if they know "of a particular circumstance" that makes them ineligible, rather than simply knowing they are ineligible
- Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
- Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Relating to conduct constituting the criminal offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to Elections
4/10/2023
Committee Referrals
Elections4/10/2023
State Affairs2/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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