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2021 SESSION

21101714D
HOUSE BILL NO. 2232
Offered January 13, 2021
Prefiled January 13, 2021
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 24.2-1000.1, relating to elections; offenses; intimidation of or interference with authorized representatives of party or candidate; penalty.
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Patron-- Brewer
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 24.2-1000.1 as follows:

§ 24.2-1000.1. Intimidation of or interference with authorized representatives of party or candidate.

Any person who, through intimidation, physical obstruction, or other means in violation of the election laws, willfully interferes, or attempts to interfere, with a representative of a party or candidate duly authorized to observe the conduct of the election pursuant to § 24.2-604.4 in his lawful observation of such election is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.