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MA S417

MA S417
To protect the integrity of town meetings

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect the integrity of town meetings. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect the integrity of town meetings by amending the existing state law, Chapter 56 of the General Laws. The key provision of the bill is the insertion of new language that prohibits the use of incentives to encourage or discourage attendance at town meetings. This change is designed to ensure that town meetings, which are an important part of local government in many communities, are conducted in a fair and unbiased manner, without the influence of external incentives that could skew participation and decision-making.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2655 (on 02/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S417 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S417.pdf 03/11/2023
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