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Protecting Election Workers and Voters: New Rules for Official Removal

This act introduces new rules for removing local election officials, limiting their removal to cases of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance. This aims to ensure federal elections are conducted fairly and impartially. Additionally, the act places restrictions on challenging voter eligibility to protect citizens from unwarranted challenges on election day.
Key points
Local election administrators can only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance, protecting them from political pressure.
Wrongfully removed election officials can seek relief in federal court, and the Department of Justice can intervene in such cases.
Restrictions on challenging voter eligibility: challenges must be based on personal knowledge and cannot be based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, or language minority group.
Prohibition on challenging voter eligibility on election day if grounds were known in advance, preventing disruptions to the voting process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5046
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Election Subversion Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5046.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local election administrators can only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance, protecting them from political pressure.
  • Wrongfully removed election officials can seek relief in federal court, and the Department of Justice can intervene in such cases.
  • Restrictions on challenging voter eligibility: challenges must be based on personal knowledge and cannot be based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, or language minority group.
  • Prohibition on challenging voter eligibility on election day if grounds were known in advance, preventing disruptions to the voting process.
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. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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