S.527

Prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of person waiting in line at polling place or ballot drop box; makes electioneering a disorderly persons.

This bill prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of a person waiting in line at a polling place or ballot drop box and makes electioneering a disorderly persons offense. Electioneering involves distributing or displaying circular or printed materials that offer suggestions about how to vote or solicit support for a candidate, party, or public question. The bill also clarifies that certain activities, such as the placement of newspaper racks or vending machines and the provision of nonpartisan voter assistance, are not prohibited.