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MA H659

MA H659
Relative to candidate information on ballots

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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

Relative to candidate information on ballots. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend existing election laws in Massachusetts to change the information about candidates that is printed on ballots. Specifically, the bill replaces the requirement to print a candidate's full residential address (street and number) with just their town or city of residence, if any. This change is applied to various sections of the Massachusetts General Laws that govern the content of ballots for elective offices, ward/town committees, and state committees.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H659 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H659.pdf 03/13/2023
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