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SC H3319

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Guffey

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits congregating, loitering, hindering doors, harassing voters, or disseminating electioneering information within 50 feet of polling place entrances during election day and early voting periods

  • Defines "electioneering" as displaying or audibly disseminating information advocating for or against any candidate, political party, or ballot question

  • Maintains existing 500-foot restriction on distributing campaign literature or placing political posters near polling place entrances

  • Authorizes poll managers to report violations to law enforcement, and allows peace officers to arrest individuals violating the 50-foot zone provisions

  • Exempts election officials, poll watchers, candidates wearing small name labels, persons assisting voters, and voters accompanied by minors or dependents from the restrictions

Legislative Description

Electioneering

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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