Enacts the "election workers and polling places protection act" to safeguard poll watchers, election officials, voters, and election infrastructure.
The bill enacts the "election workers and polling places protection act" to protect poll watchers, election officials, voters, and physical property used in elections. It criminalizes interference with election officials, intimidation of poll watchers, and damage to election infrastructure with intent to interfere with elections. It also allows for civil actions to prevent violations and provides for civil penalties. The act takes effect immediately.
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