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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate mail in ballots. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide uniform mail voting forms by amending Section 25B of Chapter 54 to require the state secretary to prepare uniform applications, instructions, ballot styles, envelopes, and other documents for both early voting by mail and absent voting, without distinguishing between the two. This change is intended to streamline and standardize the mail voting process across different voting methods.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Shirley Arriaga (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Judith García (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Orlando Ramos (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Priscila Sousa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4923 (on 08/22/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H656 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H656.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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