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MA H786

To decrease waiting times at polling places


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition of Shawn Dooley that the State Secretary provide for a program to allow cities and towns to implement a voter “speed pass” system. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to decrease waiting times at polling places by allowing cities and towns to implement a "voter speed pass" system in addition to the manual system currently used. The state secretary will provide a program that uses approved software to electronically scan voter information, check voters in and out, and verify voter information directly with the state's voter registration system. The system will not be accessible wirelessly or remotely, and all data transfers will be done securely at the city or town clerk's office following security protocols set by the secretary of the commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)

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