HB 8112025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 811
An Act providing for civil liability for fraudulent misrepresentation of candidates; and imposing penalties.
In committee Last action June 24, 2025: Referred to Communications & Technology
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 35
- Prime sponsor
- Tarik Khan
- Cosponsors (34)
- Abigail Salisbury, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Craig Williams, Dan Williams, Danielle Friel Otten, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Jeanne Mcneill, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Joe Ciresi, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kyle Donahue, Lisa Borowski, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Mary Jo Daley, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Patrick Harkins, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Robert Freeman, Robert Merski, Tarah Probst, Tina Davis
Status
In committee as of June 24, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 5
June 23, 2025House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed203–0
yes (203) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Miller, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Louis Schmitt, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Seth Grove, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
June 23, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Ryan Warner, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Torren Ecker, Zachary Mako
June 17, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed33–0
yes (33) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, David Rowe, Elizabeth Fiedler, James Struzzi, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jesse Topper, Joanna Mcclinton, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Rob Kauffman, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett
June 3, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Ben Waxman, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Joshua Siegel, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Stephenie Scialabba, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos
June 3, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment A00811Passed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Ben Waxman, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Joshua Siegel, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Stephenie Scialabba, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Communications & Technology |
| June 23, 2025 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 23, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 17, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| June 17, 2025 | House | Second consideration |
| June 17, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 3, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 3, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| June 3, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| March 5, 2025 | House | Referred to Communications & Technology |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.