Maryland HB1001 revises election law to clarify the authority of local board employees at polling places.

Maryland HB1001 amends election law to specify the authority of local board employees at polling places. It allows local board employees to deny admission to challengers or watchers who were not present at least minutes before the polls open. Employees can require challengers and watchers to leave if they have reason to believe their presence may breach the peace. Employees can limit the number of nonaccredited challengers and watchers in a polling place. They can also order the arrest of individuals who breach the peace or interfere with election judges.

Maryland HB1001 revises election law to clarify the authority of local board employees at polling places.

Maryland HB1001 amends election law to specify the authority of local board employees at polling places. It allows local board employees to deny admission to challengers or watchers who were not present at least minutes before the polls open. Employees can require challengers and watchers to leave if they have reason to believe their presence may breach the peace. Employees can limit the number of nonaccredited challengers and watchers in a polling place. They can also order the arrest of individuals who breach the peace or interfere with election judges.