An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for peace officers, no police officer to be within one hundred feet of polling place, exceptions and presence of soldiers prohibited; and, in penalties, further providing for police officers at polling places.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Election Code to restrict the presence of police officers and federal law enforcement officials near polling places during elections and primaries. It establishes a 100-foot exclusion zone around polling locations, with exceptions for officers voting or serving warrants when a police station is located nearby. The bill also prohibits the presence of soldiers at polling places and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 100-foot exclusion zone for police officers and federal law enforcement officials around polling places.
- Allows election officials and electors to call upon officers to clear obstructions or maintain order.
- Prohibits intimidation, threats, or undue influence of electors by officers.
- Specifies exceptions for officers voting, serving warrants, or when a police station is located near the polling place.
- Outlines penalties for violating the restrictions, including fines and imprisonment.
- Prohibits the presence of soldiers at polling places.
- Requires polling places and ballot return sites in buildings with police stations to be in separate rooms.
Who is affected
- Voters
- Election officials
- Police officers
- Federal law enforcement officials
- County Commissioners
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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