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History
- Referred to elections
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BILL NUMBER:S6827
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to prohibiting certain voters from attendance at certain polling places
Purpose
This bill prohibits registered sex offenders from voting at schools provided that the county board of elections has designated an alternate polling place.
Summary of provisions
Adds section 8-108 to the election law to prohibit sex offenders from voting at schools.
Justification
The protection of children from harm that may be inflicted on them by sex offenders is of paramount importance to our society. Those convicted of sex offenses are generally prohibited from school grounds and other areas where children should be secure. This prohibition, however, can come into conflict with a sex offender's fundamental right to vote when their designated polling place is a school. This bill will give County Board of Elections the ability to designate alternate polling locations for sex offenders when their regular polling location is a school. This will provide protection for our children while maintaining everyone's fundamental right to vote.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
May require increased notification costs for County Boards of Elections who choose this option.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become law.
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