A856

Permits police officers to be assigned to school if school is being used as polling place during conduct of election.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Allows police officers to be assigned to schools used as polling places during elections.

The bill permits district boards, superintendents of elections, or county clerks to request police officers for security at schools used as polling places during elections. Upon request, police departments may assign officers to provide security, ensuring they do not interfere with voters. Records of these assignments must be maintained and reported.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee