AZ SB1652

Makes it unlawful to threaten, coerce, or intimidate election officials verbally, in writing, or in person with intent to impede their duties or retaliate against them.

Prohibits knowingly using threats of force, coercion, violence, restraint, damage, harm, loss of employment, or economic reprisal against election officials to influence their performance of duties.

Makes it illegal to intentionally and physically obstruct election officials from accessing or leaving voting locations, counting centers, elections offices, or other election facilities.

Allows civil actions for injunctive relief and damages, with no requirement to prove the defendant intended to intimidate; only that a reasonable person would feel intimidated.

Violators are guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor; defines "election official" as any individual assigned by the state or political subdivision to perform official election duties.