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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 polling place security and integrity. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 54 of the General Laws to require the police force of each city and town to detail a sufficient number of officers or constables to each polling place to preserve order and protect election officials from interference with their duties. The bill also prohibits county or state law enforcement officers, such as sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, from being present at a polling place or within 150 feet of it without the express written approval of both the Secretary of Public Safety and Security and the local police force. This is intended to ensure the security and integrity of the polling process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
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/H764 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H764.pdf |
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