2021 US Code
Title 52 - Voting and Elections
Subtitle I - Voting Rights
Chapter 105 - Supplemental Provisions
Sec. 10501 - Application of prohibition to other States; "test or device" defined
| 52 U.S.C. § 10501 (2021) |
| §10501. Application of prohibition to other States; "test or device" defined |
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(a) No citizen shall be denied, because of his failure to comply with any test or device, the right to vote in any Federal, State, or local election conducted in any State or political subdivision of a State. (b) As used in this section, the term "test or device" means any requirement that a person as a prerequisite for voting or registration for voting (1) demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter, (2) demonstrate any educational achievement or his knowledge of any particular subject, (3) possess good moral character, or (4) prove his qualifications by the voucher of registered voters or members of any other class. |
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(Pub. L. 89–110, title II, §201, as added Pub. L. 91–285, §6, June 22, 1970, 84 Stat. 315; amended Pub. L. 94–73, title I, §102, Aug. 6, 1975, 89 Stat. 400.) |
| EDITORIAL NOTES
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 1973aa of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers referenced in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections prior to their editorial reclassification to this title. AMENDMENTS1975—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–73 struck out "Prior to August 6, 1975," and "as to which the provisions of section 1973b(a) of this title are not in effect by reason of determinations made under section 1973b(b) of this title". |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 52 - VOTING AND ELECTIONS |
| Bills and Statutes |
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| Title 52 - VOTING AND ELECTIONS Subtitle I - Voting Rights CHAPTER 105 - SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS Sec. 10501 - Application of prohibition to other States; "test or device" defined |
| section 10501 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
| No |
| standard |
| 84 Stat. 315 89 Stat. 400 |
| Public Law 89-110, Public Law 91-285, Public Law 94-73 |
