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AR SB479
Bill
Status
4/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Persons assisting voters with disabilities at polling sites must now present a document or identification card meeting requirements established by the State Board of Election Commissioners
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Assistors must be at least 18 years of age and present at the polling site
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Poll workers are required to maintain a list of names and addresses of all persons assisting voters, with the assistor's name recorded as it appears on their presented identification
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The State Board of Election Commissioners must promulgate rules specifying which documents or identification cards are acceptable for assistors
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Approved April 14, 2025 as Act 593 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Voter Assistance; And To Require A Person Assisting A Voter With A Disability To Present Identification.
Last Action
Notification that SB479 is now Act 593
4/14/2025