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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the regulation of elections in certain emergency situations. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill grants the Secretary of the Commonwealth the authority to regulate elections in emergency situations, including declaring a state of emergency or when a disaster or emergency makes conducting an election unsafe. The bill allows the Secretary to postpone or extend candidate qualifying periods, postpone election dates, and provide procedures for the orderly conduct of elections. The bill also requires the Secretary to adopt an elections emergency contingency plan to address various concerns, such as notifying authorities and the public about election suspensions, delays, and alternate voting procedures. The Secretary's actions under this bill are subject to judicial review.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H779 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H779.pdf |
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