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A 3622

Authorizes the county seat in Delaware county to have at least one polling place designated for early voting

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes the Delaware County seat to designate at least one early voting polling place, with decisions left to election officials, boosting local access for county residents.

REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
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Bill Summary · A 3622

Summary of Bill A 3622

Overview

Bill A 3622 would authorize the county seat of Delaware County to have at least one polling place designated for early voting. Introduced on January 29, 2025, the measure is currently listed as REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.

Purpose and Intent

  • To expand or affirm access to early voting by designating at least one early voting polling place within the county seat of Delaware County.
  • The language indicates authorization rather than a mandatory requirement, leaving designation decisions to election officials if the bill becomes law.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Authorization for the Delaware County seat to host at least one polling place designated specifically for early voting.
  • The bill does not specify the number of early voting sites beyond “at least one” in the county seat, nor does it outline hours, days of operation, or staffing requirements within the text provided.
  • No statewide mandate is indicated; the provision appears to apply to Delaware County’s county seat specifically.

Affected Parties andEntities

  • Voters residing in Delaware County, particularly those served by or located near the county seat.
  • Delaware County election officials and staff responsible for polling place operations and early voting administration.
  • Polling place management within the county seat, including any associated logistical planning (space, security, equipment, and staffing), if the bill progresses.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 29, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to the Committee on Election Law (2025-01-29).
  • Next steps: The bill would need a favorable report from Election Law and passage by the full chamber to advance. If enacted, it would take effect as provided in the enacted text (the provided information does not specify an effective date).

Related Legislation

  • A 6879 (prior-session)
  • A 5494 (prior-session)
  • These related bills suggest prior consideration of early voting provisions in the same or nearby sessions.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Potentially improves local access to early voting for residents of the county seat, potentially reducing travel or wait times for early voting.
  • Leaves designation to election officials, so implementation may depend on logistical feasibility, funding, and administrative priorities.
  • Provides a targeted, county-seat level approach rather than a statewide expansion of early voting sites.

Note: The provided text does not include specific implementation details such as cost, exact location(s), hours of operation, or effective date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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