Sen. Padilla Introduces Bill to Protect Election Workers and Voters from Threat

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : In an effort to further protect election workers and voters, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act which would "help ensure that every voter and election worker has the right to cast their ballot and conduct their official duties free from fear and intimidation.
51% : "The Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act would update existing anti-intimidation provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, including limiting the presence of visible firearms at voting locations or places where election workers perform their official duties.
47% : In addition to the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act being introduced, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed several bipartisan bills that will also create stronger protections from guns in the state such as Assembly Bill 2642 by Assemblymember Marc Berman, which prevents an individual from intimidating or threatening a person who is engaging in election-related activities.

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