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MA H654

Relative to accessibility and preservation of write in voting records


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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 accessibility and preservation of write-in voting records. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve accessibility and preservation of write-in voting records. It requires city or town clerks to maintain a record of all votes cast, including the names and tally of recipients of write-in votes. The bill also mandates that the names of write-in vote recipients be made available upon request, with the clerk providing a copy for a reasonable fee or allowing the requester to examine and copy the names under reasonable supervision, without charge.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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