Relating to clarifying persons permitted to be present in a polling place during an election period for non-voting activities that normally occur at that location
HB 5220 clarifies who may be present near polling places during elections for normal non-voting activities, such as business operations or routine tasks. It explicitly states that people conducting legitimate business or engaging in activities that normally occur at polling places (like retail or services) may remain within 100 feet of the entrance, as long as they do not engage in electioneering. The bill also specifies that vehicles delivering voters may stop within 100 feet to drop off passengers (including those with disabilities) but must move away after discharge. It does not change existing restrictions on electioneering or voting procedures. The bill aims to remove ambiguity for businesses and residents near polling locations during election periods.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Joe Funkhouser
RRepublican
Co
Bill Ridenour
RRepublican
Co
Erica Moore
RRepublican
Co
J.B. Akers
RRepublican
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