Bill > S484

This bill proposes several key changes to modernize and improve voting laws in Massachusetts: 1. It allows voters to establish permanent mail voter status when registering to vote, enabling them to automatically receive a mail ballot for each election without having to reapply. 2. It requires the Secretary of State to maintain a centralized voter registry and join the Electronic Registration Information Center to improve data sharing and voter list maintenance. 3. It expands early voting periods and requires municipalities to provide secure ballot drop boxes. 4. It mandates that incarcerated eligible voters have access to vote-by-mail and ensures the Department of Corrections properly processes their ballots. 5. It grants all eligible voters the right to take up to 2 hours of paid leave from work to vote during early voting or on election day. Overall, the bill aims to modernize voting procedures, increase voter access and participation, and ensure the integrity of elections in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S484