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Election Worker Protection Act: New Rules and Support

This act aims to enhance the safety of individuals working in elections, such as officials, poll workers, and volunteers. It introduces measures for personal data protection, prohibits harassment and threats, and provides financial support to states for recruitment, training, and ensuring the safety of these individuals.
Key points
Prohibits harassment, intimidation, and threats against election workers, with penalties up to 5 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Establishes a grant program for states and local governments to protect election workers' personally identifiable information, including removing their data from public records.
Provides grants to states for the recruitment, training, and physical security of election workers, as well as social media threat monitoring.
Enhances training for law enforcement agencies on detecting and prosecuting threats against election workers.
Allows for the removal of poll observers from polling places or vote counting locations in cases of intimidation, deceptive practices, or disruption.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4920
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Election Worker Protection Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4920.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits harassment, intimidation, and threats against election workers, with penalties up to 5 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
  • Establishes a grant program for states and local governments to protect election workers' personally identifiable information, including removing their data from public records.
  • Provides grants to states for the recruitment, training, and physical security of election workers, as well as social media threat monitoring.
  • Enhances training for law enforcement agencies on detecting and prosecuting threats against election workers.
  • Allows for the removal of poll observers from polling places or vote counting locations in cases of intimidation, deceptive practices, or disruption.
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. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

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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