Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act

This bill clarifies that state and local jurisdictions have the authority to give hiring preference to certain groups when recruiting election workers. Specifically, it allows for preference to be given to veterans and individuals with a disability , defined as someone with an impairment substantially limiting major life activities. Furthermore, the legislation permits jurisdictions to prioritize nonresident military spouses or dependents for election worker positions. It also explicitly prohibits refusing to hire such individuals solely because they do not maintain a place of residence within that state or local jurisdiction, ensuring broader eligibility for military families in election administration roles.