eLaws of Florida

  SECTION 101.715. Accessibility of polling places for people having a disability.  


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  • 1(1) 2All polling places must be accessible and usable by people with disabilities, as provided in this section.
    19(2) 20Only those polling places complying with the Florida Americans With Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act, ss. 35553.50136-37553.513, 38for all portions of the polling place or the structure in which it is located that voters traverse going to and from the polling place and during the voting process, regardless of the age or function of the building, shall be used for federal, state, and local elections.
    86(3) 87The selection of a polling site must ensure accessibility with respect to the following accessible elements, spaces, scope, and technical requirements: accessible route, space allowance and reach ranges, protruding objects, ground and floor surfaces, parking and passenger loading zones, curb ramps, ramps, stairs, elevators, platform lifts, doors, entrances, path of egress, controls and operating mechanisms, signage, and all other minimum requirements.
    148(4) 149Standards required at each polling place, regardless of the age of the building or function of the building, include:
    168(a) 169For polling places that provide parking spaces for voters, one or more signed accessible parking spaces for disabled persons.
    188(b) 189Signage identifying an accessible path of travel to the polling place if it differs from the primary route or entrance.
    209(c) 210An unobstructed path of travel to the polling place.
    219(d) 220Level, firm, stable, and slip-resistant surfaces.
    226(e) 227An unobstructed area for voting.
    232(f) 233Sufficient lighting along the accessible path of travel and within the polling place.
    246(5) 247The Department of State may adopt rules in accordance with s. 258120.54 259which are necessary to administer this section.
History.-s. 1, ch. 76-50; s. 16, ch. 2002-281.

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