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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
For legislation to extend early voting for all elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to extend early voting for all elections in Massachusetts. It would amend the state's election laws to allow any qualified voter to cast a ballot during an early voting period, which would run from the eleventh business day preceding an election or primary up to three days prior to the event. The bill outlines the procedures for applying for and casting early voting ballots, as well as requirements for establishing and publicizing early voting sites. It also specifies that early voting ballots cannot be counted if the voter has died prior to the opening of the polls on election day.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
José Tosado (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2544 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S390 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S390.pdf |
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