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.
Printer-friendly: Click to view
| View NCGA Bill Details(link is external) | 2025-2026 Session |
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 Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 1 2025)
Bill History:
-
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
-
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
-
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
S 556
Bill Summaries:
-
Bill S 556 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 25 2025 - View Summary
View: All Summaries for Bill