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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 modernize the central registry of voters. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize the central registry of voters in Massachusetts. It establishes a central registry of voter information to be maintained by the Secretary of State, including details such as name, address, date of birth, and political party affiliation. The bill specifies that the registry information will not be public record, but can be made available to certain entities like political parties and election officials for election-related purposes. The Secretary of State is also tasked with securing federal funding to maintain the registry and provide the information to polling places in digital format to enable real-time updates to voter registration.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
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/S421 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S421.pdf |
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