The bill amends and reenacts R.S. 18:1462.1(B) and enacts R.S. 18:1462.1(D) to regulate exit polling in Louisiana. It establishes that no person may conduct an exit poll within polling places or within a 600-foot radius of their entrances during early voting or on election day unless they have filed a registration statement with the secretary of state beforehand. Additionally, the bill mandates that exit polls must be conducted in a nondisruptive manner.

Furthermore, the bill defines "exit poll" as a poll conducted by a bona fide news gathering organization that collects demographic information and voting choices from voters leaving polling places. It clarifies that exit polls do not include inquiries about races or issues not on the ballot, nor do they involve disseminating information to voters. These changes aim to ensure orderly and regulated exit polling practices during elections.

Statutes affected:
SB80 Original: 18:1(D)
SB80 Engrossed: 18:1(D)
SB80 Enrolled: 18:1(B)
SB80 Act : 18:1(B)