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MA H704

Relative to voting overseas


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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 overseas voting. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts election laws to enhance voting options for absent uniformed services members and overseas voters. It allows these voters to receive and return their ballots electronically, either by email, fax, or other electronic means, in addition to the existing option of receiving ballots by mail. The bill specifies that local election officials must transmit ballots to eligible absent uniformed services and overseas voters no later than 45 days before a federal election if the request is received by the 48th day prior to the election.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

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

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