Open-Source Software in Voting Systems
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that any voting system used in an election in the state incorporate open-source software.
Bill Summary:
Beginning January 1, 2027, the bill requires any voting system used in an election in the state to use open-source software that allows a voting system provider to incorporate end-to-end verifiability into its voting systems. The secretary of state is required to adopt rules to establish minimum standards for the certification and oversight of any open-source software used in a voting system, and each county is required to ensure that open-source software is incorporated into its voting system within the county's existing resources. Beginning in January 2028, and in January every year thereafter, the secretary of state is required to include information regarding the incorporation of open-source software in voting systems as part of the secretary's presentation at a "SMART Act" hearing.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Max Brooks
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2025 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1143 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 25-1143 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/29/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |