Bill > HB3301

This bill amends the Election Code by adding a new Section 29-21 to define and protect election workers from harassment. The bill provides a clear definition of an "election worker" as an individual serving as an election official, poll worker, or election volunteer involved in administering local, state, or federal elections. It comprehensively outlines "election-related duties" which include activities such as creating and delivering voter applications and ballots, registering voters, operating polling places, assisting voters, processing and tallying ballots, and certifying election results. Although the provided XML fragment does not include the full details of penalties mentioned in the government summary, the summary indicates that intimidating, threatening, coercing, or using violence against election workers or individuals lawfully present at polling places would be illegal. First-time offenders would be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses within three years would be considered Class 4 felonies. The bill aims to protect election workers and ensure the safety and integrity of the electoral process by establishing legal consequences for those who attempt to interfere with or intimidate election personnel.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3301&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104