S 4121 · in committee · significant
Vote Without Fear Act
- civil rights
What this bill does
- The bill makes it a federal crime to bring a firearm within 100 yards of a polling place.
- This applies to anyone voting or present at a federal election site on election day.
- The law takes effect upon passage and creates new criminal penalties for violations.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would enforcement officers distinguish between lawful firearm possession and prohibited conduct within the 100-yard polling place perimeter?
- 02
What evidence supports the premise that firearm presence near polling places affects voter turnout or safety at the ballot?
- 03
How might this federal restriction interact with state laws governing firearm carry rights in public spaces?
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Sponsor · D-CT
Christopher Murphy
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Introduced 2026-03-17
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Legislative timeline
2026-03-17 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-03-17 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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