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MA H759

Relative to absentee 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 to absentee ballots. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 54 of the General Laws to keep records identifying voters who have applied for absentee ballots confidential until the ballot has been returned, except for election officials who may use these records in the proper discharge of their duties. The purpose of this legislation is to protect the privacy of voters who have requested absentee ballots before their votes have been cast.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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