An Act enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the state secretary’s agent to inspect all polling places at least every four years to ensure they are accessible to voters with disabilities. The goal is to proactively identify and address any barriers that might prevent individuals with disabilities from exercising their right to vote. This inspection process aims to improve accessibility and comply with existing laws regarding voter access. It focuses specifically on physical accessibility of polling locations.
Key provisions
- Requires periodic inspections of all polling places.
- Inspections must occur at least every four years.
- The inspections are to be conducted by an agent of the state secretary.
- The purpose is to ensure accessibility for voters with disabilities.
- The bill refers to Election Laws.
Who is affected
- Voters with disabilities
- State Secretary’s office
- Polling place operators
Notable changes
- Introduces a regular inspection requirement for polling places.
- Adds a specific mandate for accessibility compliance.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cynthia Stone Creem
James B. Eldridge
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