SWIFT VOTE Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a 120 million dollar grant program to help states and local governments buy electronic pollbooks. These digital tools replace paper lists to check in voters faster and ensure they receive the correct ballot for their specific neighborhood.
• Local election offices that receive this money must track how long voters are waiting in line. They are required to post these wait times on their official websites throughout Election Day so the public knows what to expect before they head to the polls.
• The policy requires election officials to work with technology experts to train poll workers. This training must include specific instructions on how to help voters with disabilities and those who may not speak English fluently.
• After an election is over, jurisdictions using these grants must publish a full report on wait times. This report will look at both early voting days and Election Day to help identify which polling places need more resources in the future.

Impact Analysis

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