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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 early voting in local elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill would allow any city or town in Massachusetts to establish an early voting period for municipal elections, running from the 11th business day before the election until the business day before the election. Qualified voters would be able to cast ballots during this early voting period, either in person at designated early voting sites or by mail. The bill outlines the process for early voting, including the timeline, hours, and requirements for publishing the early voting locations and hours. The Secretary of State would be required to promulgate regulations to implement the early voting provisions within 6 months of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Pete Capano (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H682 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H682.pdf |
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