Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawfully publishing a vote.

HB 3517 makes it a third-degree felony to knowingly publish or share how an individual voted at a polling place without the voter's "effective consent." This directly affects poll workers, election staff, or anyone who might inadvertently or intentionally share vote details they observed. The bill defines "publish" broadly to include oral, written, or electronic communication, and "effective consent" requires the voter's legally authorized permission without coercion or fraud. Exceptions apply when sharing information during official election investigations or government proceedings where the vote detail is relevant. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to offenses occurring after that date.