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Voting Changes: Better Notification for Polling Place Relocations.

This act aims to ensure citizens are better informed about changes to their voting locations. If your polling place changes, the state must notify you in advance and post signs at old locations to guide you.
Key points
States must notify voters of polling place changes at least 7 days before an election via mail, phone, text, and email.
If a change occurs later, the state must make reasonable efforts to help voters cast their ballot at the new location.
Signs must be posted at old, no longer used polling places, indicating new locations and contact information.
These rules apply to elections held on or after January 1, 2022.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_641
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Process start date: 2021-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Polling Change Awareness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_641.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must notify voters of polling place changes at least 7 days before an election via mail, phone, text, and email.
  • If a change occurs later, the state must make reasonable efforts to help voters cast their ballot at the new location.
  • Signs must be posted at old, no longer used polling places, indicating new locations and contact information.
  • These rules apply to elections held on or after January 1, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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