SB 259 - Washington, Barbara
Modifies provisions relating to offenses against employees of election authorities
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0862S.01I
Title
SB 259
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 259 - Under current law, offenses against special victims, as defined in law, have enhanced penalties for the offenses of assault. This act adds "any employee of an election authority" to the definition of "special victim."
Additionally, this act provides that a person shall be guilty of the offense of unlawful posting of certain information over the internet when the person posts personal information of an employee of an election authority or personal information of his or her family members.
This act is identical to SB 1235 (2024) and SB 643 (2023).
KATIE O'BRIEN