New York bill A01552 mandates that absentee ballots be available in Braille and large print for blind or visually impaired voters.

New York Assembly Bill A01552 amends the election law to require that absentee ballots be made available in Braille and large print upon request from blind or visually impaired voters. Voters must notify the board of elections at least 30 days before an election to receive these ballots. The state board of elections will establish rules for the preparation, distribution, casting, and canvassing of these ballots. The board will also set the minimum qualifications for a Braille ballot proofreader in consultation with disability advocacy organizations.

New York bill A01552 mandates that absentee ballots be available in Braille and large print for blind or visually impaired voters.

New York Assembly Bill A01552 amends the election law to require that absentee ballots be made available in Braille and large print upon request from blind or visually impaired voters. Voters must notify the board of elections at least 30 days before an election to receive these ballots. The state board of elections will establish rules for the preparation, distribution, casting, and canvassing of these ballots. The board will also set the minimum qualifications for a Braille ballot proofreader in consultation with disability advocacy organizations.