HB 4865: Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials
HB 4865 status: Introduced — Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialA new bill in the House would allow people currently training to be poll workers to officially help run elections.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact
Risks
- no direct environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- potential reduction in labor costs for election staffing
Risks
- administrative costs for oversight of trainee programs
Society
Benefits
- addresses poll worker shortages
- encourages civic participation among trainees
Risks
- requires consistent training quality
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Ensuring rigorous training standards is critical for election integrity
Analysis based solely on session summary
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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UpcomingGovernor
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