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MN SF2576

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Goodwin

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Origin

Senate

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 independent verification and certification of accessibility for all existing election websites by an independent body with expertise in accessibility issues no later than January 1, 2015.

  • Ensures equal access to voters with disabilities through these accessibility requirements.

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Websites for voting equal access to voters with disabilities requirement

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

3/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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