October 1, 2026
Ms. Scanlon (for herself, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Simon, and Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
A BILL
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Findings; purpose; TITLE I—ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY; 101. Establishment of the Election Assistance Commission Office of Accessibility; 102. National Resource Center on Accessible Voting; 103. Establishment of national voter accessibility website; TITLE II—STATE REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENTS; 201. Establishment and maintenance of State accessible election websites; 202. Designation of single State office; 203. Transparency regarding changes; 204. Access to absentee voter registration procedures and no-excuse absentee voting for all voters; 205. Protections for in-person voting for individuals with disabilities and older individuals; 206. Protections for individuals subject to guardianship; 207. Payments to States for implementation of accessibility requirements; 208. Technical and conforming amendments relating to issuance of voluntary guidance and enforcement; TITLE III—FEDERAL ASSISTANCE; 301. Expansion and reauthorization of grant program to assure voting access for individuals with disabilities and older individuals; 302. Study and report on accessible voting options; 303. Appointments to EAC Board of Advisors; 304. Removal of limitation on use of funds for participation of protection and advocacy systems in litigation related to election-related disability access
Election Assistance Commission Office of Accessibility
National Resource Center on Accessible Voting
Establishment and maintenance of accessible election websites