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SB1357

In preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for peace officers, no police officer to be within one hundred feet of polling place, exceptions and presence of soldiers prohibited; and, in penalties, further providing for police officers at polling places.

Introduced·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1357 prohibits police officers from being within 100 feet of polling places during elections, with exceptions for voting and.

Pennsylvania SB1357 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to prohibit police officers and federal law enforcement officials from being within 100 feet of polling places during elections, except when voting or called upon to preserve the peace. The bill also prohibits soldiers from being present at polling places. Violations are subject to penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The act takes effect immediately.

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History

Jun 4

Senate

Referred to State Government