Public Law 119-87 (04/30/2026)

52 U.S.C. § 20101

Congressional declaration of purpose

It is the intention of Congress in enacting this chapter to promote the fundamental right to vote by improving access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections.

Pub. L. 98–435, § 298 Stat. 1678 (, , .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

section 1973ee of Title 42Section was formerly classified to , The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 98–435, § 998 Stat. 1680

“This Act [enacting this chapter] shall apply with respect to elections taking place after .”
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