Assembly Bill 536 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 for individuals with disabilities. The bill also amends current statutes to reflect that the Elections Commission will establish training requirements, replacing the previous language that referred to rules promulgated by the commission. Additionally, it specifies that chief inspectors and other election officials must complete this training before the 2027 spring election.

The bill modifies existing provisions regarding the training of election officials, ensuring that they are well-informed about their duties and the laws affecting their roles. Specifically, it amends sections 7.15 and 7.30 to require that training aligns with the new accessibility training requirements. Furthermore, new sections 7.31 (6) and 7.315 (5) are created to formalize the requirement for chief inspectors and other election officials to receive this training, thereby reinforcing the commitment to making polling places accessible to all voters, particularly those with disabilities.

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