election worker harassment task force

HB 2656 establishes an election worker harassment task force within Arizona's secretary of state's office to address harassment faced by election workers. The task force, composed of members including two assistant attorneys general, two law enforcement representatives, two election workers (from different parties), and four election officers, is responsible for investigating harassment complaints, coordinating prosecutions, and submitting annual reports starting January 1, 2028. The secretary of state provides administrative support and posts the annual reports online. This bill directly affects election workers and officers across Arizona’s cities, counties, and school districts who administer elections.