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MA H831

Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow for early mail-in ballots


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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

Relative amending the charter of the city of Northampton to allow for early mail-in ballots in said city. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow for early mail-in ballots. The key provisions are: 1. Each active registered voter in the city will automatically receive an early mail-in ballot for each election, including preliminary, regular city, special city, or local ballot question elections. Voters will continue to receive these ballots until they are deceased, disqualified, or their registration is cancelled or placed on inactive status. 2. The ballots will be mailed to voters at least 14 days before the election, and will include the ballot, a security envelope, a return envelope, and a declaration that the voter must sign under penalty of perjury. 3. Voters can obtain a replacement ballot if the original is destroyed, spoiled, lost, or not received. 4. Completed ballots can be returned by mail, in person at the city clerk's office, or in a designated ballot drop box. 5. Ballots will be counted if postmarked by election day and received within 3 days after the election. 6. The city can supplement these provisions through local ordinances, and voters retain the right to vote in person during early voting or on election day.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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