This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the regulation of political signs by expanding the time frame during which tampering with such signs is prohibited. Under current law, it is a class 2 misdemeanor to knowingly remove or alter political signs starting 71 days before an election and ending 15 days after the election. The bill would change this to begin 71 days before the first day that early ballots may be mailed for an election, thereby extending the protection period for political signs.

Additionally, the bill would similarly extend the prohibition for cities, towns, or counties from tampering with lawfully placed political signs, aligning it with the new timeline established for individuals. The amendments aim to ensure that political signs are protected for a longer duration leading up to elections, thereby enhancing the integrity of the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-1019