Bill > SB479

This bill amends Arkansas voting laws to establish new requirements for individuals who assist voters with disabilities at polling sites. Under the proposed changes, a person helping a voter must now: be present at the polling site, be at least 18 years old, and present an identification document that meets standards set by the State Board of Election Commissioners. Poll workers will now be required to maintain a list of assistors that includes their names as they appear on their identification cards. Additionally, the State Board of Election Commissioners is tasked with creating specific rules about what types of identification documents will be acceptable for voter assistors. The bill appears designed to increase transparency and accountability in the process of helping voters with disabilities cast their ballots by ensuring that those providing assistance can be properly documented and verified.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb479&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R