§ 20104. Registration and voting aids

Legislative history

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1. 1984

   Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act

   Pub. L. 98–435 § 5 · 98 Stat. 1678

   Enacted · 52 U.S.C. § 20104

   (Pub. L. 98–435, § 5, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1679.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (Pub. L. 98–435, § 5, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1679.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 5. registration and voting aids (a) Each State shall make available registration and voting 42 USC 1973ee–3. aids for Federal elections for handicapped and elderly individuals, including— (1) instructions, printed in large type, conspicuously displayed at each permanent registration facility and each polling place; and (2) information by telecommunications devices for the deaf. (b) No notarization or medical certification shall be required of a Absentee ballot. handicapped voter with respect to an absentee ballot or an application for such ballot, except that medical certification may be required when the certification establishes eligibility, under State law— (1) to automatically receive an application or a ballot on a continuing basis; or (2) to apply for an absentee ballot after the deadline has passed. (c) The chief election officer of each State shall provide public Public information. notice, calculated to reach elderly and handicapped voters, of the availability of aids under this section, assistance under section 208 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973aa–6), and the procedures for voting by absentee ballot, not later than general public notice of registration and voting is provided.

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