HJ45
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 30, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Jackie Glass (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
