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CO SB188

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jessie Danielson

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State shall establish an electronic transmission system allowing voters with disabilities to request and return ballots electronically
  • Voters with disabilities may print and return ballots or return them by electronic transmission if they affirm they are an eligible person
  • Ballots returned electronically must include a signed affidavit or copy of acceptable identification and be received before close of polls on election day
  • "Eligible person" includes individuals who are blind, have visual impairment or reading disability preventing ballot marking, or have physical disabilities preventing them from holding or marking a ballot
  • Act takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, unless subject to referendum petition filed by voters

Legislative Description

Ballot Access For Voters With Disabilities

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole4/29/2021
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs4/12/2021
Committee of the Whole4/6/2021
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs3/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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