MO HB768

Requires all election authorities in Missouri to provide at least one accessible voting machine per polling location for statewide elections, general assembly elections, and local elections for use by blind or visually impaired persons.

Designates existing accessible voter machines already required under the Help America Vote Act as the machines to be used at state and local elections in the same manner as required for federal elections.

Allocates state funding, subject to appropriation, to cover additional election costs for maintenance and use of accessible voting machines during statewide and general assembly elections.

Allows any qualified voter to use an accessible voting machine without requiring proof of blindness or visual impairment.

Preserves the right of blind or visually impaired voters to vote by absentee ballot or with election judge assistance under existing law.