Bill Summary for S 556 (2025-2026)

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Mar 25 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 556 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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.

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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.