Election crimes; interference; election of candidates; state office; felony; punishment; effective date.

HB 1455 makes it a felony for state agency, department, or local government employees to knowingly use their official authority to interfere with the nomination or election of candidates for statewide offices, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, state senators, and state representatives. The law prohibits actions like manipulating voter rolls or influencing election processes for these positions. Violators face penalties of up to $10,000 in fines, one year in prison, or both. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.