REVISE BUFFER ZONE LIMITATIONS/ELECTIONS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 544 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 4, 2023
AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAWS REGARDING THE DISTANCE PERMITTED TO ENGAGE IN ELECTION-RELATED ACTIVITY IN A BUFFER ZONE AROUND A VOTING PLACE.
Intro. by Sawrey.
Status: Re-ref to Redistricting and Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 5 2023)

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S 544

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  • Bill S 544 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Apr 4 2023 - View Summary

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    Amends GS 163-166.4 by increasing the dimensions of buffer zones at voting locations that are set by county boards of elections. Boards shall set increased limits from 50 feet to 100 feet from voting place entrances. Minimum distances from voting place entrances shall increase from 25 feet to 75 feet.

    Government, Elections
    GS 163
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