Require ballot drop boxes to be accessible to voters with disabilities and voters with limited English proficiency.

‘‘(1) I N GENERAL .—Each State shall ensure 1 that the drop boxes provided under this section are 2 accessible for use— 3 ‘‘(A) by individuals with disabilities, as de-4 termined in consultation with the protection 5 and advocacy systems (as defined in section 102 6 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance 7 and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 8 15002)) of the State; and 9 ‘‘(B) by individuals with limited proficiency 10 in the English language.

The bill would require states to ensure ballot drop boxes are accessible to individuals with disabilities and limited English proficiency.

dropbox_access_act_of_2026.pdf
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Specifically, the bill would prevent states from restricting voters’ access to drop boxes by requiring counties to provide, at minimum, one drop box per 20,000 voting-age residents, ensure that drop boxes are available 24 hours a day beginning 45 days before each election, and create more accessible options near public transit and for individuals with disabilities or with limited English-language proficiency, and for voters living in rural communities and tribal lands.

The Dropbox Access Act would create more accessible drop-box options for individuals with disabilities and limited English-language proficiency.

Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve Access to Ballot Amid Trump White House Voter Suppression Efforts | U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): During the lookback window, Scanlon introduced H.R. 10699 on October 1, 2026. The official record documents introduction and committee referral, establishing concrete legislative effort. No enactment was identified as of October 19; the commitment remains unresolved.

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H.R. 10699 (IH) - Dropbox Access Act - BILLS-119hr10699ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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by individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Section 2 would require states to make ballot drop boxes accessible to people with disabilities and people with limited English proficiency. The proposed requirements would apply beginning with the November 2026 federal general election. This directly addresses both promised populations, but introduced legislation does not establish delivery.

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BILLS-119hr10699ih.pdf
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The ADA requires that ballot drop boxes are accessible to people with disabilities.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): DOJ confirms an existing legal requirement covering disability access to ballot drop boxes. This establishes coverage of one component, but does not demonstrate a new requirement secured by Scanlon or fulfillment of the limited English proficiency component. The guidance explains existing law rather than creating new obligations.

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Ballot Drop Box Accessibility | ADA.gov
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