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MA H716

Ensuring accurate voter rolls


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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

Relative to the removal of the names of deceased persons from the voter rolls. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure accurate voter rolls by requiring that upon pronouncement of death, a copy of the completed certificate of death be transmitted to the clerk's office of the municipality where the deceased resided. Within 72 hours of receiving the death certificate, the clerk must then remove the deceased person from the voter rolls. This measure is intended to maintain up-to-date and accurate voter registration information by promptly removing individuals who have passed away from the voter rolls.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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