S. 4668
Referred to CommitteePeople Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
9/23/2020 • Senate
Summary
People Over Long Lines Act (POLL Act)
This bill requires states to ensure that voters wait no more than 30 minutes at any polling place to cast their vote in a federal election, establishes a private right of action for voters who experience longer waiting times, and directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to eligible states to prevent unreasonable waiting times. The bill also prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any federal election over which the official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.
Introduced in Senate • 9/23/2020
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
September 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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