Bill > S392

This bill establishes comprehensive protections for voters and election officials, addressing multiple aspects of election security and integrity. The legislation creates new legal provisions to prevent voter and election worker intimidation, with clear definitions of what constitutes threats, coercion, and intimidation. It establishes criminal penalties, including Class H felonies and Class A1 misdemeanors, for actions that interfere with voting rights, such as threatening voters, challenging voter eligibility fraudulently, or attempting to influence employees' voting through workplace intimidation. The bill also introduces a Voter Intimidation Restitution Fund to support voter education campaigns. Additionally, it mandates that public officials must certify election results based on substantial evidence, with automatic resignation and potential misdemeanor charges for those who refuse. The legislation includes provisions for post-election audits with strict best practices, protects election officials' personally identifiable information, and appropriates funds for security training and threat monitoring capabilities for election officials. The bill aims to safeguard the democratic process by preventing interference, protecting election workers, and ensuring transparent and fair election procedures.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S392