S.556

Revise Buffer Zone Limitations/Elections

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S556 revises buffer zone limitations for election-related activities around voting places.

North Carolina S556 revises the laws regarding the distance permitted for election-related activities in buffer zones around voting places. The bill sets the buffer zone limit at 50 to 100 feet from the entrance door of a voting place, measured when the door is closed. The county board of elections must determine the exact dimensions, aiming for 50 to 100 feet where practical, but not exceeding 50 to 100 feet or falling below 25 to 75 feet. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Elections Committee
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History

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Re-ref to Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading