Ossoff and Warnock Introduce Bill To Protect Volunteers Handing Out Water To Voters

Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. Senators introduced the Voters’ Access To Water Act Monday in response to Gov. Brian Kemp signing Republican-backed voting legislation earlier this year, including a measure that criminalizes the act of “line-warming,” or passing out snacks and drinks to voters in line.

Sen. Ossoff said that this bill would ensure that non-partisan volunteers can hand out water to voters — who sometimes have to wait hours in line — without fear of criminal prosecution.

Christopher Alston contributed to this report.