Expanded Voting Access for People with Disabilities
This law expands support programs for people with disabilities to make it easier for them to vote. This means more individuals, including residents of the Northern Mariana Islands and members of the American Indian consortium, will receive assistance in accessing polling places and understanding the voting process. The goal is to ensure every citizen has an equal opportunity to cast their vote.
Key points
Extends voting assistance programs to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Includes the American Indian consortium in federal voting accessibility grant programs.
Increases minimum grant amounts for these newly included groups to enhance services.
Became Law
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