Enacts the "election workers and polling places protection act" to safeguard poll watchers, election officials, voters, and election infrastructure.
The bill, known as the "election workers and polling places protection act," aims to protect poll watchers, election officials, voters, and election infrastructure from intimidation, interference, and physical damage. It establishes penalties for those who interfere with election officials, obstruct polling places, or intimidate voters. The act allows the attorney general, county attorney, or election official to bring civil actions to prevent violations and recover damages. It also provides for civil penalties and equitable relief for those injured by prohibited acts.
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