Kansas HB2023 creates the crime of interference with an election official, defining it as intimidation or coercion with intent to impede duties or.
Kansas HB2023 establishes the crime of interference with an election official, which includes intimidating, threatening, or coercing an election official to impede their duties or retaliate against them. This applies to actions taken verbally, in writing, or through physical acts. The bill defines "election official" as county clerks, election commissioners, election judges, and others performing election duties, excluding poll agents. Interference with an election official is classified as a severity level 7, nonperson felony.
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