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Voter Registration Protection: Prohibiting Interference and New Guidelines

This act aims to make it easier for citizens to register to vote by penalizing intentional interference with this process. Additionally, it mandates the development and publication of best practices to prevent such actions, enhancing the security and accessibility of the electoral process for everyone.
Key points
Prohibition on hindering voter registration: Anyone who intentionally obstructs voter registration can face fines or up to 5 years in prison.
Support for voter registration assistants: The act also protects individuals who help others register to vote, penalizing those who interfere with their efforts.
New guidelines for states: Recommendations will be developed on how states can better protect the voter registration process, including through training and educational materials.
Information for citizens: Polling places and voter registration agencies will be required to provide information about the prohibition on interfering with registration, so citizens know where to report violations.
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Additional Information
Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
Print number: HR 1245
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-23