Accessible Voting Act of 2026

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In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Makes voting more accessible for people with disabilities and older Americans.

This bill would create new federal standards and provide funding to states to make voting easier for people with disabilities, older individuals, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and those with limited English. It would require states to offer no-excuse absentee voting, create accessible election websites, and ensure polling places and ballot drop boxes are usable by everyone, with most changes taking effect January 1, 2027.

What Would Change

Today, voting accessibility for people with disabilities and older individuals varies greatly by state, and many face significant barriers. After this bill, there would be federal standards requiring all states to provide accessible election websites, offer no-excuse absentee voting, and ensure polling places and ballot drop boxes are usable by everyone. States would also receive federal funding to help make these improvements.

Key Provisions

Creates a new federal Office of Accessibility within the Election Assistance Commission to advocate for voters with access needs.
Requires states to establish and maintain accessible election websites and a single state office to provide voting information for people with disabilities and older individuals.
Requires states to allow all eligible voters to request and use absentee ballots without needing an excuse.
Requires states to offer electronic options for voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications.
Requires all polling places and ballot drop boxes to be accessible for people with disabilities and older individuals.
Protects the voting rights of individuals under guardianship, preventing denial of voting capacity unless a court specifically rules otherwise.

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Accessible Voting Act of 2026

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