Clarifying persons permitted to be present in polling place during election period for non-voting activities
SB 524 clarifies who may be present within 100 feet of a polling place entrance during elections for non-voting activities. It allows residents, business owners, and those conducting normal non-election activities (like delivery drivers) to remain near entrances, with specific exceptions for vehicles dropping off voters needing assistance (e.g., due to disability or age). The bill does not change existing voting room rules but explicitly states these provisions apply only to permitted non-voting activities, not electioneering. This affects voters, poll workers, and those transporting voters to polling locations.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 19, 2025
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To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jack Woodrum
RRepublican
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