OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2117.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-06-17.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Maximum voting wait time is 30 minutes. If you wait longer, you may be entitled to compensation.
- States must prepare plans to ensure enough voting machines and poll workers, especially in areas with historical long lines.
- In case of voting equipment failure, citizens will be able to use emergency paper ballots.
- Officials responsible for election administration cannot actively participate in political campaigns, aiming to increase trust in election fairness.
- States will receive funding to improve election organization and reduce wait times.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.
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.