HB 565

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Prescribing the Parameters of the Right to Vote of Persons Deprived of Liberty

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The bill would let people who are in jail or otherwise detained vote, but only for national‑level candidates such as President or Senator, and only if they are not already barred by existing disqualification rules.

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Author · Representative

Jaime Fresnedi
RepresentativeMuntinlupa City, Lone District
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HB 3149· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Providing for Alternative Modes of Voting for Persons in Vulnerable Situations to Exercise Their Right of Suffrage, Amending for the Purpose R.A. No. 10366, Otherwise Known as an Act Authorizing the Comelec to Establish Precincts Assigned to Accessible Polling Places Exclusively for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-08-11Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
HB 6279· Filed Nov 24, 2025
An Act Providing Alternative Modes of Voting for Highly Vulnerable Sectors to Exercise Their Right of Suffrage, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10366, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-11-26Rep. Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar
SB 1519· Filed Nov 12, 2025
Strengthening the Electoral Process on the Nuisance Candidate
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian
HB 1523· Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Providing for Early Voting by Qualified Persons with Disabilities in National and Local Elections
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-07-30Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan
HB 4426· Filed Sep 8, 2025
An Act Providing Alternative Modes of Voting for Persons in Vulnerable Situations to Exercise Their Right of Suffrage, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10366, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2025-09-10Rep. Brian Poe

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An Act Prescribing the Parameters of the Right to Vote of Persons Deprived of Liberty

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