Ballot Box Protection Act

The Ballot Box Protection Act amends the Voting Rights Act to prohibit the destruction or damage of physical ballot boxes used for in-person voting in federal elections. It directly affects individuals who intentionally harm these secure, clearly labeled containers where voters drop off ballots. The law imposes fines up to $20,000 per box (or 20 years in prison) if no ballots are damaged, and up to $20,000 per damaged ballot (or 20 years in prison) if ballots are harmed, with similar penalties for conspiring to commit these acts. This creates specific criminal penalties for targeting physical ballot drop-off locations, enhancing protections for election infrastructure.