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Protecting Election Workers and Voters: New Rules and Penalties

This act introduces new rules to protect election workers and voters. It increases penalties for harassing election workers and obstructing their duties, and places restrictions on the removal of local election administrators. Additionally, the act modifies rules for challenging voter eligibility to safeguard voters from unfounded challenges.
Key points
Harassing election workers is now a crime, punishable by up to a $100,000 fine or up to 5 years in prison.
Local election administrators can only be removed for specific reasons like neglect of duty, not for political motives.
Voters are protected from baseless challenges to their voting eligibility; such challenges must be based on personal knowledge and made under oath.
Poll observers must maintain at least an 8-foot distance from voters and ballots at polling locations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2155
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2021-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2155.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Harassing election workers is now a crime, punishable by up to a $100,000 fine or up to 5 years in prison.
  • Local election administrators can only be removed for specific reasons like neglect of duty, not for political motives.
  • Voters are protected from baseless challenges to their voting eligibility; such challenges must be based on personal knowledge and made under oath.
  • Poll observers must maintain at least an 8-foot distance from voters and ballots at polling locations.
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 Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

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.

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