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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Pete Capano (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carlos González (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H683 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H683.pdf |
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