§ 19240

California Elections Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 732, Sec. 34. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2016.)

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