S2742
An Act enhancing safety and security for candidates and professionals
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the safety and security of individuals running for public office and professionals who may be targets of threats. It declares an emergency to allow for immediate action, recognizing that delays could compromise the bill’s effectiveness. The legislation seeks to address concerns about potential risks faced by these individuals. The bill was amended and replaced by S.2918.
Key provisions
- Addresses safety and security concerns for candidates and professionals.
- Establishes an emergency declaration to expedite implementation.
- The bill was amended and replaced by S.2918.
Who is affected
- Candidates for public office
- Professionals
- Election officials
Notable changes
- The bill was replaced by S.2918.
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Primary sponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Jacob R. Oliveira
James K. Hawkins
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Bill S.2742 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing safety and security for candidates and professionals
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2742) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins, Brian M. Ashe, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to enhance safety and security for candidates and professionals. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Rebecca L. Rausch
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to enhance the safety and security of candidates for public office and professionals, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2742
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Senate Rule 20 and Joint Rule 12 suspended |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 11/20/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 12/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/12/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 12/12/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only Hearing date changed |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2918 |
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