An Act to protect election workers

This bill amends Massachusetts election laws to protect poll workers from harassment, threats, and intimidation while they perform their duties. It defines "election workers" broadly to include anyone paid or unpaid who helps administer elections and explicitly prohibits actions intended to interfere with their work or retaliate against them. The law covers various forms of misconduct, including in-person gestures, verbal abuse, mail, and electronic communications like emails and texts. Additionally, it makes it illegal to post a worker's personal information online if doing so creates a serious threat to their or their family's safety. Violators face criminal penalties, including up to four years in prison or a $10,000 fine for a first offense, and stricter punishments for repeat offenders.