Cal. Elec. Code § 19240

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 19240 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislature that California voting system standards and elections comply with the provisions of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.) that require voting systems be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation, including privacy and independence, as provided to other voters who are not disabled.

Ca. Elec. Code § 19240

Amended by Stats 2015 ch 732 (AB 1536),s 34, eff. 1/1/2016.
Renumbered from Ca. Elec. Code §19225 by Stats 2013 ch 602 (SB 360),s 40, eff. 1/1/2014.
Article heading amended and renumbered by Stats 2013 ch 602 (SB 360),s 39, eff. 1/1/2014.
Added by Stats 2002 ch 950 (AB 2525),s 2, eff. 1/1/2003.