Polling Place Standards Act

The Polling Place Standards Act requires states to establish at least one voting location for every 2,000 registered voters before federal elections, ensuring these sites are spread across diverse geographic areas rather than concentrated in specific regions. This law mandates that each polling place be adequately staffed to handle ballot processing, maintain security, and accommodate accessibility needs while keeping voter wait times at 30 minutes or less. States that allow voters to cast ballots via drop boxes or mail-in methods are exempt from these physical location requirements. To help states meet these new standards, the bill creates a federal grant program to provide funding for implementing the necessary changes.