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52 U.S.C. 10702: “State” definedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 52-VOTING AND ELECTIONSCHAPTER 107-RIGHT TO VOTE AT AGE EIGHTEEN
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§10702. “State” defined

As used in this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia.

( Pub. L. 89–110, title III, § 302 , as added Pub. L. 91–285, § 6 , June 22, 1970 , 84 Stat. 318 ; amended Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 407 , Aug. 6, 1975 , 89 Stat. 405 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1973bb–1 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Amendments

1975⁠—Pub. L. 94–73 substituted definition of State for provisions prohibiting denial of right to vote because of age.