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, the bill specifies that the training must be provided before the 2027 spring election.

The bill includes provisions that require chief inspectors and other election officials to attend this accessibility training, thereby reinforcing the importance of ensuring that polling places are accessible to all voters. It also maintains the existing obligations of the Elections Commission to report on voting impediments faced by the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the voting experience for individuals with disabilities by ensuring that election officials are adequately trained in accessibility issues.

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