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MA H648

MA H648
Regulating certain activities at polling locations


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate certain activities at polling locations. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to further regulate certain activities at polling locations during early voting and in-person absentee voting. Specifically, it prohibits the solicitation of votes, the collection of signatures on petitions or nomination papers, and the posting or distribution of materials intended to influence voters within 50 feet of the entrance to an early voting location or a location accepting in-person absentee voting or ballot submissions. This legislation aims to maintain order and impartiality at polling sites during key election activities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)

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