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DE SB255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Townsend

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 15, § 4933 to clarify who may be admitted to voting rooms during elections
  • Adds language permitting "a person providing voter assistance pursuant to § 4943 of this title" to enter the voting room alongside voters who need assistance
  • Implements a housekeeping measure to conform election code provisions with 2012 amendments allowing voters requiring assistance due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write to choose their own assistant
  • Resolves potential confusion and inconsistencies that could result in criminal prosecution under existing code language
  • Ensures voter assistance provisions are applied consistently across all relevant sections of the Delaware election code

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Persons Permitted In Voting Room.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Administration6/2/2016
Administrative Services/Elections5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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