19240. It is the intent of the Legislature that California voting system standards and elections comply with the provisions of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.) that require voting systems be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a […]
19241. As used in this article: (a) “Access” means the ability to receive, use, select, and manipulate data and operate controls included in voting technology and systems. (b) “Nonvisual” means synthesized speech, braille, and other output methods that do not require sight. (Added by renumbering Section 19226 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 41. (SB 360) Effective […]
19242. (a) The Secretary of State shall adopt and publish rules and regulations governing any voting technology and systems used by the state or any political subdivision that provide voters with disabilities the access required under the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.). (b) At each polling place, at least […]
19243. In requiring access for voters with disabilities pursuant to this article, the Secretary of State shall obtain recommendations from representatives of blind consumer organizations, experts in accessible software and hardware design, and any other individual or organization the Secretary of State determines to be appropriate. (Added by renumbering Section 19227.5 by Stats. 2013, Ch. […]
19244. Compliance with this article in regard to voting technology and systems purchased prior to the effective date of this article shall be achieved at the time of procurement of an upgrade or replacement of existing voting equipment or systems. (Added by renumbering Section 19228 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 44. (SB 360) Effective […]
19245. (a) A person injured by a violation of this article may maintain an action for injunctive relief to enforce this article. (b) An action for injunctive relief shall be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues. (c) For purposes of this section, a cause of action for a continuing violation accrues at the time […]
19246. This article does not apply to voting by vote by mail ballot. (Added by renumbering Section 19229.5 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 46. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014.)
