Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring a police officer who is on duty at a polling place to obey the authority of the State Administrator, the Deputy State Administrator, or a local election director; providing that in a polling place certain individuals have the authority to keep the peace and order the arrest of certain persons; requiring a local election director while serving in a polling place, to protect certain rights of challengers and watchers; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 8, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 468 (as of Aug 30, 2026).