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Know Your Polling Place Act

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1278

Bill 117 HR 1278, also known as the Know Your Polling Place Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that voters have easy access to information about their designated polling place.

The bill requires states to establish and maintain a website that allows voters to easily find their polling place location. This website must be user-friendly and accessible to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that states must provide this information in multiple languages to accommodate voters who may not speak English as their primary language.

Furthermore, the Know Your Polling Place Act requires states to notify voters of any changes to their polling place location at least 30 days before an election. This notification can be done through various means, such as mail, email, or text message. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to make it easier for voters to participate in the democratic process by ensuring they know where to go to cast their ballot on Election Day. By providing clear and accessible information about polling place locations, the Know Your Polling Place Act aims to increase voter turnout and promote civic engagement.

Congressional Summary of HR 1278

Know Your Polling Place Act

This bill establishes minimum requirements for notifying individuals of a change in their polling place for a federal election.

Specifically, the bill requires a state that changes an individual's polling place to notify the individual at least seven days before the federal election. However, if the change is made fewer than seven days before the federal election and the individual appears at the previously assigned polling place, the state must make every reasonable effort to enable the individual to vote.

Current Status of Bill HR 1278

Bill HR 1278 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2021. Bill HR 1278 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2021.  Bill HR 1278's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1278

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1278

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional elections
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- State and local government operations
- Voting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1278

Know Your Polling Place Act
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish minimum notification requirements for voters affected by polling place changes.
Know Your Polling Place Act

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