§ 18:524 — Voting Accessibility Advisory Group

§524. Voting Accessibility Advisory Group
A. The Voting Accessibility Advisory Group is created and established in the
Department of State. The group shall be comprised of at least seven members selected by
the secretary of state, a majority of which shall be disabled and represent a diversity of
accessibility needs.
B. The group shall consult on voting accessibility issues including but not limited
to:
(1) Improving election commissioner training, specifically related to compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., as amended, and
assisting voters with disabilities.
(2) Improving accessibility in voting systems.
(3) Creating publications of best practices related to accessible voting for local
election officials.
(4) Revising and improving the department's publications and postings at voting
locations.
(5) Increasing accessibility of information on the department's website.

Legislative History

Acts 2023, No. 277, §1, eff. June 9, 2023.