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LC 952

Generally revise election laws related to electioneering at polling locations

2025 Regular Session

Summary of LC 952: Generally Revise Election Laws Related to Electioneering at Polling Locations Bill OverviewThis draft legislation, titled "Generally Revise Election Laws Related

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 952

Summary of LC 952: Generally Revise Election Laws Related to Electioneering at Polling Locations

Bill Overview

This draft legislation, titled "Generally Revise Election Laws Related to Electioneering at Polling Locations", aims to update and clarify laws governing campaign activities and electioneering near polling places on election days.

Key Provisions

  • Expands the "no electioneering zone" around polling locations from the current 100 feet to 300 feet.
  • Prohibits all forms of campaign activity, including the display of signs, distribution of materials, or verbal solicitation, within the 300-foot zone.
  • Allows election officials to remove or confiscate any campaign materials or signs found within the no-electioneering zone.
  • Establishes fines of up to $500 for individuals who violate the expanded electioneering restrictions.
  • Requires clear signage at polling locations informing voters about the no-electioneering zone boundaries.

Impacts and Affected Parties

  • This bill would impact campaigns, political parties, advocacy groups, and individual voters by limiting their ability to engage in electioneering activities close to polling sites.
  • Election officials would be responsible for enforcing the expanded no-electioneering zone and removing any prohibited materials.
  • Voters could be affected if they are accustomed to receiving campaign materials or interacting with activists near their polling place.

Procedural Details

  • This is a draft bill (LC 952) that has been delivered to the requester, but has not yet been officially introduced in the state legislature.
  • If enacted, the new electioneering restrictions would take effect for all elections held after January 1, 2025.

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

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