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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a pilot program and for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to provide for convenient voting for military personnel, their families and civilians stationed or working abroad. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program to provide convenient voting for military personnel, their families, and civilians stationed or working abroad who are allowed to register and vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The pilot program will enable the use of smartphones for voting, including secure authentication, electronic ballot delivery, an intuitive voting experience, secure ballot return using blockchain technology, and automated ballot tabulation. The bill also creates a special commission to investigate and study the participation of active-duty service members in elections while abroad, and to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Jim Arciero (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3763 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3763.pdf |
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