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MA H657

MA H657
Assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters

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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 ensure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Polling Location Accessibility Fund to promote improved involvement in the electoral process by physically challenged and elderly individuals. The fund will provide grants to cities and towns to improve the physical condition of polling locations and increase the number or percentage of elderly and physically challenged voters casting ballots. The State Secretary will administer the competitive grant program and distribute the funds at their discretion, subject to available appropriations in the new fund.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4923 (on 08/22/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H657 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H657.pdf 03/13/2023
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