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AR SB479

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Assistors must be at least 18 years of age and present at the polling site

  • 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

  • The State Board of Election Commissioners must promulgate rules specifying which documents or identification cards are acceptable for assistors

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/31/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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