Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that voters are adequately informed about changes in polling place locations. It aims to provide clear instructions for notifying voters when a polling place has been moved, especially focusing on visibility and accessibility of the notifications.

Main Provisions

• Notification Requirement: When a polling place's location changes, authorities must mail a notification to every affected household with a registered voter at least 25 days before the next election. This notification cannot be forwarded to a new address.
• On-Site Notification: If it is feasible, a notice must also be posted at the former polling location in large print, which indicates the new polling place. This aims to minimize confusion for voters who may go to the old location out of habit.
• Vehicle Visibility: The notification should also be visible to voters who remain in their vehicles while voting, ensuring all voters, including those with mobility issues, can easily see the changes.
• Multilingual Notices: The notice must be in all specified languages required for that precinct, ensuring comprehension across different language speakers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Duration of Notice Posting: The on-site notice about polling place changes must remain up until either a general presidential election or a redistricting event has occurred. This is a new requirement that extends the duration for which such notices must be maintained.

Relevant Terms

• Elections
• Polling place location
• Notice to voters
• Redistricting
• Presidential election
• Registered voters
• Multilingual notifications