Legal Definitions - Voter bill of rights

Voter bill of rights

A voter bill of rights is a set of rules that protect the rights of voters. These rules are different in each state, but they usually include information about who can vote, where they can vote, and what their rights are when they vote. Voter bills of rights also protect voters' privacy and give them the right to report any illegal activity they see at the polls.

For example, in California, the voter bill of rights says that every voter has the right to cast a ballot if they are registered to vote and in line before the polls close. It also says that voters have the right to ask for help if they need it, and that they can vote without anyone watching them. In Texas, the voter bill of rights says that voters have the right to bring an interpreter with them if they need one, and that they can vote even if they don't have a photo ID.

These examples illustrate how voter bills of rights protect the rights of voters and ensure that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to vote.