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MS SB2116
Bill
Status
Failed
6/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
- Extends prohibition on electioneering activities to all persons within polling places and any public area within 150 feet of a polling place
- Prohibits oral, printed, or written attempts to persuade persons to vote for or against any candidate, constitutional amendment, local issue, or ballot measure within the restricted zone
- Bans posting or distribution of campaign literature, and wearing or displaying apparel, badges, buttons, pins, stickers, or insignia identifying candidates, amendments, local issues, or ballot measures within the restricted zone
- Prohibits candidates or their written representatives from appearing at polling places while armed, uniformed, or displaying badges or credentials except those issued by the polling place manager
- Requires the 150-foot boundary around polling places to be clearly marked and enforced by election and law enforcement officials
- Takes effect July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Electioneering; prohibit for all persons in any public area within a set distance of polling place.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
6/17/2020
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections3/25/2020
Elections1/20/2020
Full Bill Text
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