Senate Bill 517 aims to enhance voter accessibility by mandating that all election officials, including municipal clerks and election registration officials, undergo one hour of training focused on voter accessibility. This training is intended to ensure compliance with existing accessibility requirements and is in addition to the current training obligations for election officials. The Elections Commission is tasked with providing this training before the 2027 spring election.

The bill also amends existing statutes to update the language regarding the training of election officials, replacing the term "prescribed in rules promulgated" with "established by the commission" in sections 7.15 and 7.30. Additionally, it creates new sections 7.31 (6) and 7.315 (5), which specifically require chief inspectors and other election officials to complete the accessibility training. This legislative effort reflects a commitment to improving the voting experience for individuals with disabilities and ensuring that election officials are well-equipped to assist them.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 7.15(1)(e), 7.15, 7.30(2)(c), 7.30