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.
REVISE BUFFER ZONE LIMITATIONS/ELECTIONS.
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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: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 556
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