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MN HF2865

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Connie Bernardy

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Requires any publicly accessible website created and maintained by the Secretary of State for voting or elections purposes to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Mandates that access experts be included in the development of any new election-related websites prior to establishment
  • Requires accessibility of all existing election websites to be verified and certified as accessible by an independent body with expertise in accessibility by January 1, 2015
  • Ensures equal access to voters with disabilities through website accessibility standards
  • Effective the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Web sites established for elections or voting purposes required to be accessible to persons with disabilities.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections

3/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Elections3/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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