HB1146 aims to improve voting access for incarcerated individuals in Washington jails and state hospitals.

HB1146 mandates that jails and state hospitals in Washington facilitate voting for incarcerated individuals by providing voter registration and voting assistance. It requires county auditors to create voting plans in collaboration with jails and state hospitals, ensuring incarcerated individuals can access voter registration information, ballots, and voting materials. The bill also mandates that jails and state hospitals provide necessary writing materials, ensure privacy for ballot completion, and accommodate individuals with disabilities.

HB1146 aims to improve voting access for incarcerated individuals in Washington jails and state hospitals.

HB1146 mandates that jails and state hospitals in Washington facilitate voting for incarcerated individuals by providing voter registration and voting assistance. It requires county auditors to create voting plans in collaboration with jails and state hospitals, ensuring incarcerated individuals can access voter registration information, ballots, and voting materials. The bill also mandates that jails and state hospitals provide necessary writing materials, ensure privacy for ballot completion, and accommodate individuals with disabilities.