Bill > H4359

This bill aims to expand voter opportunities, trust, equity, and security in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Changing voter registration deadlines from the 20th to the 10th day before an election. 2. Allowing eligible applicants at automatic voter registration agencies to be registered to vote unless they explicitly decline. 3. Establishing early in-person voting for presidential/state primaries, special elections, and biennial state elections, with specific requirements for weekend hours and early voting site locations. 4. Allowing all qualified voters to cast early ballots by mail for the same elections, with the state secretary required to mail ballot applications to registered voters. 5. Providing accommodations for voters with disabilities to apply for and cast early ballots electronically. 6. Requiring correctional facilities to assist incarcerated individuals in registering to vote and applying for early ballots. 7. Directing the state secretary to implement a system for online early ballot requests and to conduct a public awareness campaign on expanded early voting options. The bill aims to improve voter access, participation, and accommodations, particularly for minority and disabled communities, ahead of upcoming state and federal elections.

House Committee on Ways and Means (H)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4359