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MA H789

Relative to accessibility and preservation of write in voting records


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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 to accessibility and preservation of write-in voting records. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the accessibility and preservation of write-in voting records. It requires city or town clerks to maintain a count of all votes cast, including the names and counts of the three recipients receiving the most write-in votes. This record must be retained in accordance with existing laws, and the names of the write-in vote recipients must be made available upon request, either by providing a copy for a reasonable fee or allowing the requestor to examine and copy the information under the clerk's supervision.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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