The People Over Long Lines Act, or POLL Act, aims to significantly reduce voter waiting times in federal elections by amending the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Its core purpose is to ensure that no voter waits longer than 30 minutes to cast a ballot, addressing disparities in wait times, particularly in communities of color. The bill mandates that states submit and make public a written plan 60 days before each federal election, detailing measures to ensure equitable waiting times and prevent waits exceeding 30 minutes at any polling place. Following elections, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will review wait times, and states where a substantial number of voters waited over 60 minutes must comply with remedial plans established by the Attorney General. These remedial plans focus on effective resource allocation to reduce wait times. Furthermore, the POLL Act requires states to provide a minimum number of voting systems, poll workers, and other election resources at voting sites for federal elections and early voting periods. The Attorney General, in consultation with the EAC, will establish standards for the uniform and nondiscriminatory distribution of these resources, considering factors like voting-age population, turnout, and the needs of disabled or limited English proficiency voters, all with the goal of preventing long lines. To enforce the 30-minute waiting time standard, the bill establishes a private right of action , allowing aggrieved individuals to file a civil lawsuit for violations. Successful plaintiffs can receive civil penalties, including attorney fees, with increased penalties for intentional vote suppression. The bill also requires the provision of emergency paper ballots if equipment failure causes unreasonable delays at polling places. Additionally, the Act prohibits chief state election administration officials from actively participating in political management or campaigns for federal elections they supervise, with an exception for recusal if they or an immediate family member is a candidate. To assist states in meeting these new requirements, the bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $500 million for payments to eligible states that submit plans detailing their use of funds to prevent unreasonable voter wait times and promote well-run elections.