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VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2026
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate…
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Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 in the Election Code to address voting rights protections for political subdivisions and state agencies. Bill aligns with LWVIL's voting rights and defending democracy priority.