S 444 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Equal Access to Voting Rights Act

Introduced 1983-02-03· Sponsored by Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers.(1983-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Equal Access to Voting Rights Act - Directs the Attorney General to promulgate guidelines to assure that registration and polling place facilities used for Federal elections are readily accessible to handicapped and elderly individuals. Sets forth minimum requirements for these guidelines. Requires States to make available registration and voting aids for handicapped and elderly individuals in Federal elections. Authorizes the Attorney General and aggrieved persons to bring actions in Federal court to enforce this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans