Work allowance for voting.
AN ACT relating to elections; specifying when an employee is entitled to take time off of work to vote in an election; increasing the amount of time that an employee is entitled to take off of work to vote; making a conforming amendment; and providing for an effective date.
This bill aims to allow employees more time off work to vote during elections. Specifically, it clarifies when employees can take time off to vote and increases the allowable time for voting. If passed, it would apply to all employees and would give them a legal right to time off to cast their votes without fear of losing their job or pay. The bill was introduced on January 22, 2025, and passed a committee vote on January 29, 2025. Unfortunately, it did not move forward in the legislative process and failed on February 10, 2025.
Key actions in the bill's history include its introduction and referral to the Corporations Committee, followed by a positive committee vote recommending its passage. Despite these steps, the bill did not advance further, as it was not considered for further action in the House.
The bill is currently not active, but it represents an effort to ensure that employees can exercise their right to vote without facing work-related obstacles.