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ID H0232
ID H0232Repeals and adds to existing law to prohibit certain electioneering messaging at polling places on certain days.
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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
ELECTIONS -- Repeals and adds to existing law to prohibit certain electioneering messaging at polling places on certain days.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the existing law on electioneering messaging at polling places and replaces it with a new section that prohibits any person from engaging in electioneering messaging within 300 feet of a polling place on the day of an election and during early voting periods. It defines "electioneering messages" as communications designed to influence a voter's vote, and requires voters to remove or cover any such messages before entering the prohibited area. The bill also prohibits obstructing access to polling places or interfering with the freedom of voters, and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential misdemeanor charges. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs (on 03/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0232/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0232.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0232SOP.pdf |
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