IA HF2118

State commissioner of elections may adopt rules to implement a pilot program enabling voters with disabilities that prevent hand-marking ballots to independently and privately mark absentee ballots using assistive technology, nonvisual access, or low-vision access

Program procedures must include a method for eligible voters with disabilities to request an absentee ballot by mail

If not implemented statewide, the pilot must include a sufficient number of counties (determined by the state commissioner) to assess statewide feasibility

State commissioner must file an annual report with the general assembly by December 31 regarding the pilot program

Pilot program automatically repeals on July 1, 2029