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Election workers and volunteers at private, nonprofit polling places receive personal immunity from civil liability for election-related activities, except for willful misconduct, fraud, or conduct covered by existing liability insurance

Secretary of State must coordinate with the Department of Administration to provide state-funded self-funded liability coverage for private facilities designated as polling places on election day

Counties must submit lists of private facilities needing liability insurance proof at least 60 days before an election; Secretary of State verifies eligibility and forwards to Department of Administration at least 45 days prior

Liability coverage for private polling places extends only to general liability for election-related activities from the time election workers arrive until they exit the facility

Properties with tax-exempt status under sections 63-602B, 63-602C, or 63-602E (charitable, religious, or educational exemptions) will not lose their exemption by serving as polling places