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TX SB1072

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands mail-in voting eligibility to include pregnant individuals who will be in their second or third trimester on election day

  • Extends the existing childbirth-related mail voting window from three weeks to four weeks before or after election day for those expecting to give birth

  • Amends Section 82.002 of the Texas Election Code, changing the section heading from "Disability or Confinement for Childbirth" to "Disability or Other Physical Condition"

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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