Accessibility mandate

The statute mandates full compliance with ADA accessibility standards at all polling locations and explicitly prohibits barriers to disabled voters. This requirement is comprehensive, covering vision, motor, and other disabilities under the ADA framework. The provision is universal except for specified emergency exemptions.

§ 101.56062 codifies a comprehensive accessibility mandate: every certified voting system must support accessible voter interfaces. § 101.661 + § 101.662 govern accessibility of vote-by-mail. § 97.061 adds special voter registration for electors needing assistance.

Indiana law mandates comprehensive accessibility standards for polling facilities, requiring compliance with federal ADA standards (52 U.S.C. 20101-20107) and specifying detailed accessibility requirements for parking, paths, entrances, interior travel paths, and voting system areas. The statute explicitly requires that elderly voters and voters with disabilities receive the same opportunity for access, participation, privacy, and independence as other voters, covering vision, motor, and functional accessibility across all critical polling place components.

The statute mandates that at least one voting system in every polling place must provide comprehensive accessibility complying with subsection (f), which requires independent, private casting and verification via visual and nonvisual means (including audio and enhanced visual display) consistent with the ADA and Help America Vote Act. This represents a comprehensive accessibility mandate applied uniformly across all polling places.

“At least one voting system in each polling place on election day shall provide access for voters with disabilities in compliance with subsection (f) of this section.”

The section mandates that electronic voting systems must include accessible voting devices with nonvisual accessibility for blind and visually impaired voters, ensuring equal opportunity for access and participation. Subsection (3) further requires each polling place to equip at least 1 such accessible voting device, establishing a comprehensive accessibility mandate across all polling places.

The section establishes a mandatory grant program requiring election authorities to make polling places accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired, and to provide the same opportunity for secret, independent, and verifiable participation. The comprehensive scope covers path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas at every polling facility, and includes provisions for information and training on accessibility accommodations.

“To make polling places, including path of travel, entrances, exits and voting areas of each polling facility accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and secret, independent and verifiable participation, including privacy and independence, as for other voters”

Montana mandates comprehensive accessibility — § 13-3-205 requires polling-place standards complying with the ADA, § 13-3-208 requires at least one voter interface device at each polling place letting disabled electors vote independently and privately, and § 13-17-103(2)(b) requires accessible voting technology for hearing, vision, speech and ambulatory impairments. Level 5.

“the election administrator shall ensure that at least one voter interface device is available at each polling place”

The statute mandates comprehensive accessibility at all polling places by requiring compliance with the ADA and HAVA, and specifies detailed requirements for vision accessibility (signage with letter size specifications), motor accessibility (wheelchair access, ramps, lifts, elevators), and polling place modification or relocation to remove architectural barriers. The section further requires training for all poll workers on accessibility standards.

“All polling places shall be accessible to all registered voters and shall be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, as amended.”

§ 61.012 mandates that each polling place must provide at least one voting station complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title II of the ADA, and the HAVA accessibility requirements (42 U.S.C. § 15481(a)(3)), providing a practical and effective means for voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot. § 43.034 requires every polling place to be physically accessible to the elderly and disabled with detailed structural standards. § 63.0015 grants voting-order priority to mobility-impaired voters. Comprehensive accessibility mandate at every polling place.

“each polling place must provide at least one voting station”

The statute mandates that every polling place must have at least one voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities, explicitly requiring nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, and alternative language accessibility. This covers vision, motor accessibility (through the equipped voting system), and language accessibility comprehensively across all polling places.

“Provide for at least one voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities at each polling place, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; and Provide alternative language accessibility when required by § 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965”

The statute mandates that all polling places be accessible to persons with disabilities and comply with the ADA, establishing a strong accessibility requirement. However, it does not explicitly enumerate specific accessibility standards (vision, motor, language) and contains exceptions in subsection (b) that allow inaccessible polling places under limited circumstances if an alternative means of voting is provided, which falls slightly short of a comprehensive "every polling place" mandate.

“The Department shall ensure that all polling places for any election conducted in this State have adequate and accessible parking spaces, that all polling places for any election conducted in this State are accessible to persons with disabilities, and that the accessibility features of such places are available to voters for any election, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act”

KRS 117.125(24) requires every approved voting system to 'be accessible for individuals with impairments, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind or visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation, including privacy and independence, as for other voters.' KRS 117.065 requires polling places to meet voter-accessibility requirements, KRS 117.255 codifies assistance for voters requiring it, and KRS 117.088 establishes unassisted-voting accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters. Comprehensive accessibility mandate codified (ordinal 4/5 — the blind/VI unassisted-voting provision is framed as a pilot program).

The section mandates that every polling station must provide specific accessibility equipment for voters with vision disabilities: large-print ballot papers and a device enabling blind/partially-sighted voters to vote independently. It also establishes detailed procedures for assisted voting. However, the scope is limited primarily to vision and mobility assistance; language accessibility standards are not addressed, and the prescribed device details are left to further regulation.

“The returning officer shall also provide each polling station with— a at least one large version of the ballot paper which shall be displayed inside the polling station for the assistance of voters who are partially-sighted; and b a device of such description as may be prescribed for enabling voters who are blind or partially-sighted to vote without any need for assistance from the presiding officer or any companion”

The section establishes comprehensive accessibility requirements for ballot-marking devices including vision (visual display, audio), motor (keypad, sip/puff), and language capabilities. However, it only mandates accessibility for counties that choose to employ these systems, not at every polling place—accessibility is contingent on a county's voluntary adoption of the approved device.

“Allow voters with disabilities to mark their ballots, in complete independence, and in conformity with both federal and state law concerning mandatory accessibility for disabled persons”

The statute mandates accessibility for individuals with disabilities (vision, motor) and requires at least one accessible voting system at each polling place. It also requires alternative language accessibility per the Voting Rights Act. However, the requirement is limited to "at least one" accessible system per polling place rather than comprehensive accessibility across all machines, and motor accessibility is not explicitly detailed (though DRE systems may provide it).

The statute mandates accessible voting equipment for voters with disabilities including blind and visually impaired individuals, satisfying vision and motor accessibility requirements. However, it does not comprehensively address language accessibility standards and does not explicitly guarantee such equipment at every polling place (the director has discretion to limit machines to one per precinct unless additional machines are needed for disability accommodations).

“the director shall provide balloting equipment that would allow voters with disabilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired, to cast private, independent, and verifiable ballots”

The statute mandates accessibility at polling places and requires reasonable methods for voters with disabilities to vote privately and independently, but does not specify comprehensive accessibility standards addressing vision, motor, and language impairments explicitly. It references compliance with the ADA and HAVA but does not detail the specific standards themselves.

The statute mandates specific accessibility accommodations for voters with visual impairments (ballot templates) and allows companions for voters with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards across all categories (vision, motor, language) that must be available at every polling place, nor does it define detailed technical accessibility requirements or language access provisions.

“blinden oder schwer sehbehinderten Wählern sind seitens der Wahlbehörde als Hilfsmittel zur Ermöglichung der Wahlausübung Stimmzettel-Schablonen zur Verfügung zu stellen”

Cal. Elec. Code § 19240 mandates voting-system compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 accessibility provisions for individuals with disabilities, including non-visual access. § 19283 requires the SoS to adopt remote-accessible vote-by-mail standards. § 19270 requires DRE systems to include an ACCESSIBLE VVPAT. CA's regime exceeds minimum HAVA — but the candidates surface 'some' rather than 'comprehensive' (level 5 would require full motor + language + visual mandate at every polling place).

The section mandates assistance for electors with disabilities (including vision and reading impairment) and requires provision of templates for visually impaired voters at every polling station. However, it addresses only vision and general disabilities; it does not explicitly address motor accessibility, language accessibility, or other comprehensive accessibility standards beyond on-request assistance.

“On request by an elector who is unable to read or because of a disability is unable to vote in the manner described by this Act, an election officer who is assigned to the polling station shall assist the elector in the presence of another election officer who is assigned to the polling station.”

The statute mandates accessibility standards specifically for persons with physical disabilities at every polling place, addressing motor accessibility through door widths, ramps, handrails, and unobstructed paths. However, it does not comprehensively address vision or language accessibility requirements, and contains a waiver provision allowing non-accessible sites if no accessible alternative exists within the voting district.

“each polling place shall be made accessible to and usable by persons with physical disabilities by complying with the following standards of accessibility”

Estonia codifies several accessibility measures — the i-voting voter application must support the visually impaired (§ 48³(6)), in-person voters with a physical disability may be assisted by another voter of their choice (§ 32(6),(9)), and home voting is available — but there is no comprehensive standalone polling-place accessibility-standards regime, so this maps to the 'some' level.

“The voter application has support for the visually impaired.”

The statute requires voting machines to enable disabled voters to vote autonomously regardless of disability type, which addresses accessibility in principle. However, this requirement applies only where voting machines are used (communes over 3,500 inhabitants on a prefectural list), not universally at every polling place. Thus it is not a comprehensive accessibility mandate covering all polling locations and all aspects (vision, motor, language).

“permettre aux électeurs handicapés de voter de façon autonome, quel que soit leur handicap”

The section addresses accessibility for voters with disabilities by permitting assistance for those who cannot read or have motor impairments, and allows use of ballot templates for blind or visually impaired voters. However, it establishes procedural accommodations rather than comprehensive accessibility standards required at every polling place, and does not mandate physical accessibility features or other infrastructure requirements.

“Ein Wähler, der des Lesens unkundig ist oder der wegen einer Behinderung gehindert ist, den Stimmzettel zu kennzeichnen, zu falten oder selbst in die Wahlurne zu werfen, bestimmt eine andere Person, deren Hilfe er sich bei der Stimmabgabe bedienen will”

The statute requires election board clerks to provide assistance to voters with physical or other disabilities, addressing motor and vision accessibility at polling places. However, it does not establish specific accessibility standards (such as equipment specifications, language accessibility, or facility accessibility requirements), nor does it mandate comprehensive accessibility measures beyond instruction and assistance for marking ballots.

“The election board clerks shall instruct electors on how to record their votes on the voting machine or vote tally system, and shall give assistance to any elector who declares that he is unable by reason of physical or other disability to record his vote on the machine or vote tally system”

Section 103 establishes procedures to accommodate blind, physically incapacitated, and illiterate electors, addressing vision, motor, and language accessibility needs. However, it does not mandate standardized accessibility infrastructure at every polling place; instead, it provides procedural accommodations (companion marking, presiding officer assistance, oral reading) triggered when an elector requests help. The statute addresses some accessibility dimensions but stops short of requiring comprehensive accessibility standards or infrastructure mandates.

“Where a Dáil elector applying for a ballot paper satisfies the presiding officer that his sight is so impaired or that he is otherwise so physically incapacitated or that he is unable to read or write to such an extent that he is unable to vote without assistance, this section shall apply.”

§ 25 of the Saeima Election Law (and § 33 Local Govt) codifies assisted voting — a voter who cannot mark the ballot or sign due to physical disability may be assisted by a family member or other trusted person of their choice. This is partial accessibility ('some'); Latvia codifies no comprehensive polling-place accessibility-standards regime.

“marks on the ballot paper shall be made or the list”

§ 5 (Secret Ballot) permits a voter unable to cast a ballot personally because of physical disability to vote with the assistance of a person they trust, and § 71 codifies voting in medical-treatment and social-care facilities; Lithuania does not codify comprehensive ADA-style polling-place accessibility standards. Level 3.

“At least 25 days before the election, a polling district committee, a diplomatic mission shall provide conditions for the voters to have access to voter lists.”

The statute mandates accessibility for visually impaired voters and those unable to read through audio ballot options, and permits assistance for those with physical disabilities. However, it conditions the availability of audio ballots on whether a precinct is 'equipped' with such machines, meaning accessibility is not guaranteed at every polling place. The law addresses some accessibility standards but does not require comprehensive accessibility standards universally.

The section provides accessibility accommodations for voters with visual and literacy disabilities through multiple mechanisms (assistance with marking, Braille templates, playback devices), but it does not mandate these standards as requirements at every polling place. Rather, it grants voters the right to request accommodations, leaving implementation discretionary.

“a person who is unable to vote independently by reason of blindness may either request an Assistant Commissioner to mark the ballot paper on his behalf indicating for which candidate or candidates he wishes to vote and the order in which he wishes to record his vote, or request the provision of a Braille template as well as a playback listening device”

The statute mandates assistance for voters with vision, motor, and language disabilities, addressing multiple accessibility dimensions. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards or require specific equipment/infrastructure at polling places—it only requires that voter-designated assistance be provided upon request. The requirement is conditional on voter disclosure and relies on designated assistants rather than mandating standardized accessible voting methods.

“A voter who states to the presiding officer that from blindness or other physical disability or inability to read or to read in the English language he is unable to prepare his ballot or register his vote upon a voting machine shall be assisted in such marking or registering by any person whom he may designate.”

The statute requires DRE units to be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including vision and language accessibility, but allows compliance through just one accessible unit per polling place rather than comprehensive accessibility at every polling place. This addresses some accessibility needs but does not mandate comprehensive accessibility for all voters at all voting stations.

The statute mandates accessibility for motor disabilities (wheelchair-accessible booths) and requires privacy and electronic recording capabilities. However, it does not comprehensively address vision accessibility beyond an optional encouragement to provide ballots in alternative audio/visual formats, and does not address language accessibility at all. The requirement also contains a broad exception for natural disasters that could render the mandate ineffective.

The section mandates that each polling place have at least one accessible voting system, addressing some accessibility needs (particularly for voters with vision or motor impairments using electronic systems). However, it does not comprehensively specify accessibility standards for vision, motor, and language access across all polling place infrastructure, materials, and personnel support—only requiring one electronic accessible system per location.

“Every city, every town, and every school district which has adopted an official ballot system shall: (a) Ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system.”

The section mandates accessibility features at voter convenience centers, specifically requiring voting systems for disabled voters and ADA compliance. However, it addresses only motor/disability access through voting systems and physical accessibility (wheelchair-accessible spaces, ADA compliance), without explicit requirements for vision assistance or language accessibility supports.

The statute mandates accessibility equipment at every polling location with specific mention of nonvisual accessibility for blind and visually impaired persons. However, it does not comprehensively address all three accessibility standards (vision, motor, language) explicitly; motor accessibility is implied through the reference to 'marking devices' but language accessibility is not mentioned.

The statute mandates accessibility measures for voters with blindness, disability, or inability to read/write at every polling place and in-person absentee location. However, the requirement is limited to providing 'a means' for assistance without specifying comprehensive accessibility standards (e.g., physical accessibility, language assistance, or detailed technical requirements). The manner of provision is delegated to the Secretary of the State Election Board, leaving specificity incomplete.

The statute mandates that the Secretary of State specify accessible voting equipment to accommodate voters who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled, enabling private and independent voting. However, the requirement is limited by the qualifier 'to the extent reasonably available,' which introduces discretion, and the scope focuses on vision and disability accommodation but does not explicitly address motor accessibility or language accessibility standards. This represents a partial mandate for accessibility rather than a comprehensive standard.

“shall specify to the extent reasonably available state-of-the-art voting equipment that can accommodate voters who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise disabled, in order to afford all voters, regardless of abilities, an opportunity to cast their ballot privately and independently”

The statute mandates a voting procedure specifically for blind and visually impaired voters that ensures ballot secrecy, and permits the use of a trusted person for those unable to read or physically handle ballots due to disability. This addresses visual and motor accessibility but does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards covering all polling places or all forms of disability (e.g., language accessibility is not explicitly required).

“el Gobierno, previo informe de la Junta Electoral Central, regulará un procedimiento de votación para las personas ciegas o con discapacidad visual que les permita ejercer su derecho de sufragio, garantizando el secreto del voto”

The statute provides accessibility accommodations for voters with disabilities (physical disability, blindness, illiteracy) and allows marked ballot assistance at every polling place. However, it does not mandate comprehensive accessibility standards across vision, motor, and language accessibility, nor does it require specific technical standards or equipment to be present at every polling place. The law is permissive regarding assistance rather than mandating comprehensive accessibility infrastructure.

“A voter who claims, by reason of illiteracy or physical disability other than blindness, to be unable to mark the ballot to vote as the voter wishes and who, in the judgment of the officer of elections, is so disabled or illiterate, may: Where voting machines are used, have the ballot marked on a voting machine or on a paper ballot subject to the provisions of § 2-7-117 by any person of the voter's selection, or by one of the judges of the voter's choice in the presence of either a judge of a different political party or, if such judge is not available, an election official of a different political party”

Law 298 Article 93 codifies an assistance-based accessibility provision: blind, paralyzed, or those with clearly-visible physical disabilities may vote with assistance from a relative who is a voter in that precinct (or any other voter if no relative is present). This is SOME accessibility (limited to assistance, not independent accessible voting). No comprehensive standards for vision-impaired independent voting, no codified motor/language accommodations, no mandate for accessible polling-place design.

This section mandates accessibility at polling places and explicitly addresses vision disabilities (blind and visually impaired). However, it does not comprehensively define specific accessibility standards for motor or language accessibility, nor does it establish detailed technical requirements. The statute requires accessibility but leaves implementation details to states and localities, rather than prescribing comprehensive mandatory standards.

“making polling places, including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility, accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters”

The statute requires at least one accessible voting unit at each voting center specifically for blind and visually impaired voters, establishing a mandate for vision accessibility. However, it does not address motor accessibility, language accessibility, or comprehensive accessibility standards across all polling place functions, making this a partial rather than comprehensive requirement.

“At each voting center, at least one voting unit certified by the secretary of state shall provide access to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.”

§ 12.13(1)(b) criminalizes vote tampering by/against electors with disabilities — protection via criminalization, not affirmative accessibility mandate. Wisconsin's HAVA-compliance accessibility provisions live in § 5.40+ + § 7.15 (not FTS-surfaced for this datapoint). Partial: some accessibility codified, but the full visual/motor/language mandate isn't surfaced.

The section addresses accessibility for blind and physically disabled voters by permitting assisted voting, but it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards legally required at every polling place. It provides a procedural accommodation (assisted voting) rather than mandating specific accessibility infrastructure or standards (ramps, materials in alternative formats, language assistance, etc.).

The section mandates an accessible mail voting option specifically for voters with visual impairments, addressing one accessibility need. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards (vision, motor, language) required at every polling place, nor does it comprehensively address motor or language accessibility beyond the mail option mentioned.

“including voting by the use of an accessible vote by United States mail option for persons who are blind or have a visual impairment”

The section establishes mechanisms to assist voters with vision, motor, or literacy impairments (including appointing an assistant or having officials mark ballots), addressing accessibility needs. However, it does not mandate specific accessibility standards or infrastructure at polling places; it merely requires that assistance be provided to voters who demonstrate such need. The provision is reactive rather than proactive in requiring comprehensive accessibility infrastructure.

The section provides a specific accommodation for voters with disabilities—allowing accompaniment by a person of their choice—but does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards across vision, motor, and language domains, nor does it mandate physical accessibility features at polling places. The accommodation is discretionary (contingent on presidential authorization) rather than guaranteed.

The statute mandates that Regional Electoral Courts issue instructions to judges to ensure accessibility for voters with disabilities and reduced mobility, including surroundings and transportation access. However, this is a directive to issue guidance rather than a direct requirement that all polling places meet specific accessibility standards, and it does not explicitly address vision, motor, or language accessibility requirements at every location.

The section addresses accessibility for voters with permanent disabilities by providing an alternative voting mechanism (mobile ballot box) rather than requiring accessibility standards at every polling place itself. This is a conditional accommodation rather than a comprehensive accessibility mandate applicable to all polling locations.

The statute establishes a general principle that election committees must set up polling places according to convenience for voters, but does not specify comprehensive accessibility standards for vision, motor, or language accommodations at every polling location. It only addresses special arrangements for voters with mobility issues (via mobile ballot boxes), which covers one category of accessibility needs but not a comprehensive mandate.

“选 举 委 员 会 应 当 根 据 各 选 区 选 民 分 布 状 况，按 照 方 便 选 民 投 票 的 原 则 设 立 投 票 站”

The section addresses accessibility for voters with physical disabilities or literacy issues by permitting them to bring an assistant to help them vote. However, it does not establish mandatory accessibility standards that polling places themselves must meet (such as ramps, accessible voting machines, or visual aids). Instead, it provides accommodations through assistance and out-of-polling-place voting for those with disabilities or illness, which is reactive rather than proactive universal design. The provision does not comprehensively cover accessibility standards.

“Birač koji zbog kakve tjelesne mane ili zbog toga što je nepismen ne bi mogao glasovati na način predviđen ovim Zakonom, može doći na biračko mjesto s drugom osobom koja je pismena i koja će po njegovoj ovlasti i uputi zaokružiti odgovor.”

§ 49 codifies comprehensive disability-assistance: voters with mobility, weakness, or other limitations may request assistance, provided by 2 valgstyrere or by a person of the voter's choice (when functional limitation is verifiable). § 99 codifies parallel for referendums. § 54 codifies postal voting at hospitals and care institutions (8+ categories including nursing homes, women's shelters, disability shelters, foster facilities, etc.). § 42 codifies candidate-list preparation. § 61 codifies postal-vote ID. Ordinal level 2: comprehensive accessibility + disability-assistance + remote-voting framework codified.

The section addresses accessibility for visually impaired voters by permitting them to request assistance from a person of their choice, and also provides general assistance for voters unable to complete the ballot independently. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards that are legally mandated at every polling place—it only describes accommodations available upon request rather than systematic accessibility requirements.

The statute establishes an advisory committee focused on accessibility needs for voters with disabilities and requires annual review and recommendations to election officials. However, it does not legally mandate specific accessibility standards (e.g., visual, motor, or language accommodations) at polling places themselves—it only requires advisory input and recommendations. The law creates a consultative mechanism rather than binding accessibility requirements.

“Each advisory committee shall meet at least annually to review election procedures, services, and technology and access to information, and shall make recommendations to the office of elections on at least an annual basis.”

This section addresses accessibility for absentee ballots by allowing assistance for voters with vision, literacy, or physical disabilities. However, it applies only to absentee ballots, not to in-person polling places, and it provides only one accessibility accommodation (assistance) without establishing comprehensive accessibility standards required at every polling location.

The statute mandates that polling places be accessible to voters with disabilities using either permanent or temporary means, which addresses physical accessibility concerns. However, the statute does not specify or enumerate particular accessibility standards for vision, motor, or language access, making it less comprehensive than the criterion's specific focus on those three modalities.

“all polling places shall be accessible by either permanent or temporary means to any voter having a disability”

The law mandates accessibility for voters with disabilities at polling stations, but the language is general and does not specify particular accessibility standards (vision, motor, language, etc.). It requires 'conditions' and 'unimpeded access' without detailing what accommodations must be provided, how they will be implemented, or which disability categories are covered.

“When equipping a polling station, conditions must be provided for unimpeded access of voters who are citizens with disabilities and for voting in it.”

The section provides accommodation for blind and disabled voters by allowing them to bring an accompanying guide or assistant to formulate their vote. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards or requirements for polling place facilities and infrastructure. The provision addresses voter assistance but not broader accessibility mandates.

The section provides accommodation for voters with physical disabilities by permitting assistance from a person of their choice, which addresses motor accessibility. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards covering vision, language, or other disabilities, nor does it mandate specific physical or technical requirements at polling places.

The section mandates accessibility for publicly owned voting places and privately owned facilities used as voting places, but the accessibility requirement is limited to physical/architectural accessibility (accessible routes per Title 5) and does not address vision, motor, or language accessibility standards comprehensively. The criterion asks for accessibility standards covering vision, motor, and language at every polling place, but this statute only addresses physical building accessibility, leaving vision and language accessibility unaddressed.

“all publicly owned buildings that are used as voting places must be accessible as defined in subsection 1”

§ 204B.18 codifies polling-place accessibility: each polling place must have 'at least one accessible voting booth or other accessible voting station' plus a HAVA-conforming voting system. § 202A.155 codifies interpreter services for deaf/deafblind/hard-of-hearing voters at caucuses. § 206.80(7) codifies assistive voting technology for ballot verification. § 204B.295 codifies translated voting instructions + sample ballots. Ordinal level 2: comprehensive accessibility framework codified (physical + assistive + language).

“Each polling place must have at least one accessible voting booth or other accessible voting station and beginning with federal and state elections held after December 31, 2005, and county, municipal, and school district elections held after December 31, 2007, one voting system that conforms to section 301(a)(3)(B) of the Help America Vote Act”

The section mandates that polling station premises must comply with accessibility regulations for people with disabilities, as determined by the Central Electoral Commission. However, the statute does not itself specify the actual accessibility standards (vision, motor, language accommodations); instead, it delegates those standards to a regulation to be approved by the CEC. The mandate exists but the concrete standards are not articulated in this section.

This section permits assistance for voters with physical disabilities at polling places, addressing motor accessibility. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards, does not mandate accessibility features at every polling place, and does not address vision or language accessibility requirements.

“Wanneer aan het stembureau blijkt dat een kiezer wegens zijn lichamelijke gesteldheid hulp behoeft, staat het toe dat deze zich laat bijstaan.”

The statute requires consideration of accessibility for disabled individuals and the elderly when selecting polling places other than schoolhouses or public buildings, but this applies only to a subset of polling places (when inconvenience would result from using standard facilities). It does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards nor does it mandate accessibility at every polling place. The language is permissive ('consideration shall be given') rather than mandatory.

“consideration shall be given to the use of buildings accessible to individuals with disabilities and the elderly”

§ 7-202(e) codifies private independent verification (BMD/accessibility requirement). § 5-601 codifies that physically disabled voters whose polling place is inaccessible may vote at any other accessible district. § 17-208 codifies language assistance for limited-English-proficient groups (>2%/300 individuals threshold). Comprehensive accessibility/language framework codified — beyond vision/motor, also covers language and physical access.

“provide the voter an opportunity to privately and independently verify votes selected and the ability to privately and independently change such votes or correct any error before the ballot is cast and counted;”

This section addresses accessibility for disabled voters but only through reassignment to accessible polling places upon request, not through a mandate that every polling place meet accessibility standards. It does not require comprehensive accessibility standards at all locations or address specific accessibility dimensions like vision, motor, or language access.

“The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules to assure that any disabled or elderly voter assigned to an inaccessible polling place, upon advance request of such voter, will be assigned to an accessible polling place.”

This section addresses accessibility for persons with disabilities but only for signing documents—a narrow subset of polling place accessibility. It does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards covering vision, motor function, or language access at polling places themselves, nor does it mandate accessibility features at every voting location.

The statute mandates assistance for voters with specific disabilities (blindness, physical disability, inability to read/write) and allows selection of a personal assistant, addressing motor and vision accessibility. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards required at every polling place (such as accessible equipment, materials in alternative languages, or universal design requirements), nor does it mandate pre-election planning or accessibility audits.

The statute mandates that polling place facilities be adapted for disabled voters and requires technical standards to be established. However, it does not mandate accessibility at every polling place—only that a minimum of one accessible facility per municipality be provided, and the regulation allows for proportional reduction based on the disabled population. This falls short of comprehensive accessibility at all locations.

The section provides accommodations for voters with notable physical disease or disability by allowing them to vote accompanied by another voter of their choosing. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards required at every polling place (such as physical accessibility, materials in alternative formats, or language assistance). The provision is reactive rather than proactive—it addresses individual accommodations upon verification rather than mandating systemic accessibility infrastructure.

“O eleitor afectado por doença ou deficiência física notórias, que a mesa verifique não poder praticar os actos descritos no artigo 87.º, vota acompanhado de outro eleitor por si escolhido”

The section addresses mobility and health-related accessibility by permitting mobile voting teams to visit voters unable to travel to polling places due to illness or disability. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards (vision, motor, language accommodations) legally required at every polling place itself, nor does it mandate physical accessibility features or language services at voting facilities.

“Pentru alegătorii care nu se pot deplasa la sediul secţiei de votare din cauză de boală sau invaliditate, preşedintele biroului electoral al secţiei de votare poate aproba, la cererea scrisă a acestora, însoţită de copii ale actelor din care rezultă starea de sănătate sau de invaliditate, ca o echipă formată din cel puţin 2 membri ai biroului electoral să se deplaseze cu o urnă specială”

The section requires assistance for voters unable to read and those with physical disabilities who request help, addressing some accessibility needs. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards that must be implemented at every polling place (e.g., no requirements for physical infrastructure, signage in multiple languages, or proactive accommodations). The provision is reactive rather than mandate-based infrastructure standards.

The section establishes that voters with blindness, disability, or literacy challenges have a right to assistance in voting, and requires managers to appoint qualified assistants. However, it does not mandate specific accessibility standards or equipment at every polling place (such as accessible voting machines, Braille ballots, or language services), nor does it address physical accessibility requirements. The statute addresses procedural assistance rather than comprehensive accessibility infrastructure.

“A voter who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write shall make the fact known to the managers. The chairman of the managers shall appoint one of the managers and a person of the voter's choice, other than the voter's employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter's union to assist the voter in preparing his ballot.”

7 kap. 3 § codifies that voters with functional limitation (funktionsnedsättning) may receive help on request from vote-receivers OR from a person of their choice. 8 kap. 2a § codifies that voters with functional limitation may receive help selecting ballot papers from vote-receivers. 4 kap. 20 § codifies that 'each municipality shall ensure that there are suitable premises that can be used as polling places, which in terms of location, ACCESSIBILITY, and opening hours give voters good opportunities to vote.' 15 kap. 12 § codifies witness procedure. Ordinal level 2: comprehensive accessibility + disability-assistance framework codified.

“Väljare som på grund av funktionsnedsättning eller liknande inte själva kan göra i ordning sina röster, ska dock på begäran få hjälp med detta av röstmottagarna i den utsträckning som behövs.”

The statute requires that the Voting Equipment Selection Committee include members with knowledge and experience in 'access for persons with disabilities' and that new voting equipment systems comply with requirements for mechanical ballots. However, the section does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards that are legally required at every polling place, nor does it mandate specific vision, motor, or language accessibility requirements. It addresses equipment selection criteria rather than polling place accessibility mandates.

“access for persons with disabilities”

§ 2667 requires the municipality to 'take reasonable measures to ensure that voters who are elders or have a disability may conveniently attend' meetings (ground-floor location, ramps, access devices). § 2538 codifies justice-of-the-peace delivery of ballots to early/absentee voters who are ill, injured, or disabled, and § 2502 governs accessible polling-place location. Accessibility accommodations codified (ordinal 2/5 — HAVA-equipment accessibility detail sits in Secretary-of-State rules).

The section permits assistance for voters with blindness, disability, and illiteracy, addressing some accessibility needs. However, it does not mandate comprehensive accessibility standards at polling places (such as physical accessibility features, assistive devices, or language services), nor does it establish affirmative requirements that every polling place must meet these standards.

§ 190 codifies transport services for disabled voters to the polling or advance-voting station. § 73 (not in FTS top-5) codifies polling-place assistance and § 71-related provisions codify assisted voting. Accessibility is partially codified — disabled-voter transport + assisted voting — but without a comprehensive standalone accessibility-standards chapter.

§ 21-2-579 codifies penalty for fraudulent allowing of ballot to be seen. § 21-2-379.1(13) (not in FTS top-5 for this datapoint) codifies BMD accessibility requirements (audio ballot, large-print, etc. — required by HAVA). Accessibility is partially codified through the BMD-requirements framework but not as a comprehensive standalone accessibility chapter.

The section mandates voting assistance for voters who need it, which addresses some accessibility concerns such as motor or vision disabilities. However, it does not establish comprehensive accessibility standards for polling places (physical accessibility, language services, specific accommodations) nor does it mandate accessibility features at every polling location. The provision focuses narrowly on personal assistance rather than systemic accessibility infrastructure.

10 ILCS 5/17-14 codifies in-poll disability/illiteracy assistance with elector's-choice protections. § 19-2.6 codifies print-disability vote-by-mail accommodations. § 7-48 covers other accessibility provisions.

“requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, physical disability or inability to read, write or speak the English language”

§ 6-7(1) codifies that 'the election board shall ensure that polling places are universally designed' (Valgstyret skal sørge for at valglokalene er universelt utformet) with reference to the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act § 17. Voters must be able to enter without help. § 6-7(2) codifies the carve-out for special grounds with public notice. § 6-8 codifies assistance for voters with functional limitations. Universal-design mandate explicitly codified.

“Valgstyret skal sørge for at valglokalene er universelt utformet, jf. likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven § 17.”

Article 61 (Polling Station) covers polling-place provision; Article 63 (Ballot) covers ballot production. No specific accessibility (visual, motor, language) mandate codified in surfaced corpus — Article 66 (voting outside polling station) provides for some disability accommodation but not a comprehensive accessibility standard. Some accessibility provisions exist (e.g., Article 66 mobile voting for the disabled/elderly) but not the full visual/motor/language mandate.

MP Election Law Article 72 codifies the right of a blind, disabled, or illiterate voter to bring a person of their choice to fill out the ballot. Article 72.a establishes home voting for incapacitated voters with a three-member visiting team from the polling board. Constitution Article 69 (4315) provides general 'special protection' for disabled.

“Бирач који није у могућности да на бирачком месту лично гласа (слепо, инвалидно или неписмено лице) има право да поведе лице које ће уместо њега, на начин које оно одреди, испунити листић, односно обавити гласање.”

No candidate sections returned by FTS.

No candidate sections returned by FTS.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section prescribes the content and procedure for election commissions to record voting results and outcomes (times, voter counts, valid votes, complaints, etc.). It does not address accessibility standards for polling places, nor does it establish requirements for accommodating voters with vision, motor, or language disabilities.

No candidate sections returned by FTS.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Sύνταγμα Άρθρο 54 (meta) — accessibility provisions (if any) likely in Law 4488/2017 (national accessibility regime), not ingested.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section addresses rights and obligations of citizens in elections, including the universality and secrecy of voting, equality of opportunity, and freedom from discrimination and political violence. It does not establish or mandate accessibility standards (vision, motor, language) at polling places.

No candidate sections returned by FTS.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Article 65 of the DPRK Socialist Constitution addresses voting rights and eligibility criteria (age, citizenship status, disqualifications) but does not address accessibility standards or requirements at polling places for citizens with disabilities. The section is about who may vote, not how polling places must be equipped or operated.

No candidate sections returned by FTS.

No candidate sections returned by FTS.