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CA AB545
Bill
Status
10/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gail Pellerin
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AI Summary
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Expands required polling place supplies to include handheld magnifying glasses and signature guide cards to assist voters with disabilities.
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Eliminates the requirement that voters declare under oath before receiving assistance from up to two persons selected by the voter when unable to mark a ballot.
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Allows voters with disabilities to vote regular ballots outside any polling place (not just inaccessible ones), with signage and contact methods posted to inform voters of this option.
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Requires county elections officials to include information about disability voting assistance options on county websites and in voter information guides in all applicable languages.
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Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs.
Legislative Description
Elections: access for voters with disabilities.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 658, Statutes of 2023.
10/10/2023