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MA H683

Expanding voter access through absentee and mail ballots


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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 absentee and mail ballots. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand voter access through absentee and mail ballots. It allows voters to designate themselves as "absentee mail voters" and requires the city or town clerk to automatically send an official absent voting ballot to these voters at least 28 days before every primary, preliminary election, or election. The bill also removes certain requirements related to physical disability and absence from the city or town on the election day, making it easier for voters to cast their ballots by mail. The state secretary is required to promulgate regulations to implement these changes, which will take effect on January 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

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

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