Polling Place Standards Act

This bill would require State or local election officials to provide at least one polling place or vote center for every 2,000 registered voters in a State during federal elections. Officials would have to make sure these polling places are not concentrated in one area and are spread across different parts of the State. These rules would not apply to States that allow voters to cast ballots by drop box or by mail. Officials would also have to staff polling places adequately, considering factors such as the number of voters, equipment, accessibility needs, and whether wait times are 30 minutes or less. The federal Election Assistance Commission would award grants to States to help meet these requirements.

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Sponsors

• Nikema Williams Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors