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The Hidden Dangers of HB 507: A Threat to Election Integrity and Public Trust

ELection Bill

HCS HB 507 may be cloaked as a step toward stronger elections, but its provisions tell a different story. The vague new election offenses invite misuse, the reliance on HAVA concentrates power without sufficient oversight, and the erosion of public questioning threatens transparency at a time when trust in elections is already fragile.

HB 507

HB 507

The primary concern for House Bill 507 is that it could limit the public’s ability to question
election officials. This concern is primarily centered on its provisions aimed at protecting
election officials from harassment, intimidation, or undue influence.