§ La. R.S. 18:106(untitled)

Physical disability; inability to write English; language minority groups; execution of
documents; assistance
A. Upon the request of an applicant for registration or for any registered voter, without any
formality, the registrar shall assist such person in the filling and execution of an application, affidavit, or
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other form or document governed by the voter registration laws. Any person authorized to accept voter
registration applications shall assist such person in the completion and execution of an application used for
registration, change of address, or change of name.
B. If the person requesting assistance has a physical disability or is unable to read or write English,
the registrar or any person authorized to accept voter registration applications shall assist the person by
reading the documents to him and by executing the documents by writing what the person dictates. If the
applicant or voter does not speak English adequately for such dictation, the dictation shall be given and taken
through an interpreter. If the applicant or voter is able to sign his name to the document, he shall do so. If
he is unable to sign his name, he shall sign with his mark in the presence of two witnesses, who shall sign
as witnesses to his mark.
C.(1) If subsequent to registration a voter acquires a physical disability and needs assistance in
voting, he shall notify the appropriate registrar in person or by mail and shall furnish the registrar proof of
disability.
(2) For purposes of this Subsection proof of disability means one of the following:
(a) A certificate of a medical doctor, optometrist, physician assistant as defined in R.S. 37:1360.22,
or nurse practitioner as defined in R.S. 37:913 certifying to the irremediable nature of the physical disability.
(b) A copy of a current mobility impairment identification card bearing a photograph of the voter
and the international symbol of accessibility issued by the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and
Corrections as authorized by R.S. 47:463.4.
(c) A copy of current documentation showing eligibility for social security disability benefits,
veteran's disability benefits, paratransit services, benefits from the office for citizens with developmental
disabilities, or benefits from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services.
(d) A completed and signed voter registration application attesting that the voter has a physical
disability and requires assistance in voting.
(3) If notifying the registrar by mail, in addition to notice and proof of disability, the voter shall
furnish the registrar a copy of his Louisiana driver's license, his Louisiana special identification card issued
pursuant to R.S. 40:1321, or other generally recognized picture identification card that contains the name and
signature of the voter, or a form on which the person has listed the names and addresses of at least two
persons residing in his precinct who could make oath, if required, to the effect that the person is physically
disabled. If he is unable to sign his name to the notice sent by mail, he shall sign it with his mark witnessed
by the signatures of two witnesses.
(4) The failure of a voter to comply with this Subsection, or the furnishing of notice and proof
during the time that the registration records are closed, shall not deprive the voter of his right to vote and to
receive assistance in voting if he complies with the requirements of the laws governing the conduct of
elections with respect to assistance to voters in casting their votes.
D. If an applicant for registration or registered voter is a member of a language minority group, as
determined under the federal Voting Rights Act that entitles the applicant to registration notices, forms,
instructions, materials, information, or other assistance in the language applicable to his language minority
group, the registrar or any person authorized to accept voter registration applications shall supply such
materials, information, and assistance in conformity with the federal Voting Rights Act.