HB 5220
Relating to clarifying persons permitted to be present in a polling place during an election period for non-voting activities that normally occur at that location
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies who is allowed to be present in a polling place during elections for activities other than voting. Generally, no one is allowed within 100 feet of the entrance while polls are open, except for residents, business owners, or those conducting normal activities at the location. Specific exceptions are made for voters being delivered by vehicle and those assisting voters with disabilities, as well as children accompanying eligible voters. The bill also regulates proximity to voting booths and restricts conversations within the election room.
Key provisions
- Restricts individuals from being within 100 feet of a polling place entrance while polls are open.
- Allows residents and business owners near the entrance to remain, provided they are not engaging in electioneering.
- Provides an exception for voters being delivered by motor vehicle, with restrictions on vehicle proximity.
- Specifies that election commissions can limit the number of voters in the election room to maintain order.
- Limits proximity to voting booths to five feet, except for poll clerks assisting voters.
- Restricts conversations within the election room to poll clerks and election officials.
- Allows assistance to blind voters as defined in another section of the code.
- Provides an exception for children accompanying eligible voters.
Who is affected
- Voters
- Election officials
- Polling place staff
- Individuals delivering voters
- Residents and business owners near polling places
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