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52 U.S.C. 20101: Congressional declaration of purposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 52-VOTING AND ELECTIONSCHAPTER 201-VOTING ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED
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§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, § 2 , Sept. 28, 1984 , 98 Stat. 1678 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1973ee of Title 42, 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, § 9, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1680, provided that:

“This Act [enacting this chapter] shall apply with respect to elections taking place after December 31, 1985.”