(1) Each polling location shall comply fully with the current "ADA standards for accessible design" set forth in 28 CFR 36 and promulgated in accordance with the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990", as amended, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., and no barrier shall impede the path of electors with disabilities to the voting booth.
(2) Emergency polling locations are exempt from compliance with this section.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a designated election official shall only select as polling locations such sites that meet the standards of accessibility set forth in subsection (1) of this section.
(4) Before selecting polling locations, the designated election official shall submit to the secretary of state an accessibility survey in the form prescribed by the secretary of state identifying the criteria for selecting accessible polling locations and applying the criteria to proposed polling locations.
Source: L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 1354, § 15, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1303), ch. 185, p. 714, § 51, effective May 10.
Cross references: In 2013, this section was amended by the "Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act". For the short title and the legislative declaration, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 185, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 5 - Notice of and Preparation for Elections
Part 7 - Accessibility for Electors With Disabilities
§ 1-5-701. Legislative Declaration - Federal Funds
§ 1-5-703. Accessibility of Polling Locations to Persons With Disabilities
§ 1-5-704. Standards for Accessible Voting Systems
§ 1-5-705. Accessible Voter Interface Devices - Minimum Requirement
§ 1-5-706. Ballot Access for Voters With a Disability - Definition