Vote Without Fear Act
This bill prohibits possessing firearms within 100 yards of a federal election site (such as polling places or ballot-counting locations) unless specific exceptions apply. It directly affects anyone near these sites, including voters, election workers, and others in the vicinity, by restricting firearm access in that zone. Key provisions include exceptions for law enforcement officers on duty, firearms remaining in vehicles, and lawful private property possession, while imposing penalties of up to 1 year in jail for basic violations and up to 5 years if firearms are intended for criminal use. The law also enhances penalties for homicides occurring during election site violations involving firearms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Robert P. Casey, Jr.
DDemocratic
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