Washington § 29A.12.160 Blind or visually impaired voter accessibility.

Washington Statutes

§ 29A.12.160 — Blind or visually impaired voter accessibility.

Washington § 29A.12.160

Title 29AELECTIONS

Ch. 29A.12VOTING SYSTEMS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.12.160 (2026).

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(1)At each voting center, at least one voting unit certified by the secretary of state shall provide access to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

(2)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(a)"Accessible" includes receiving, using, selecting, and manipulating voter data and controls.

(b)"Nonvisual" includes synthesized speech, Braille, and other output methods.

(c)"Blind and visually impaired" excludes persons who are both deaf and blind. Notice to registered poll voters — Elections by mail — 2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008 . Effective dates — 2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010 . Effective date — 2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575 .

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(1) At each voting center, at least one voting unit certified by the secretary of state shall provide access to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

(2) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Accessible" includes receiving, using, selecting, and manipulating voter data and controls.

(b) "Nonvisual" includes synthesized speech, Braille, and other output methods.

(c) "Blind and visually impaired" excludes persons who are both deaf and blind.

Notice to registered poll voters — Elections by mail — 2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008 .

Effective dates — 2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010 .

Effective date — 2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575 .