Bill > H859

This bill requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth (the state's chief elections administrator) to send a single annual mailing to all registered voters by February 15th each year, which must include comprehensive information about how to request mail-in or absentee ballots for elections happening that calendar year. The mailing must provide multiple methods for submitting ballot requests, specifically online, by phone, and by mail. Importantly, the bill prohibits the Secretary from sending additional ballot request notification mailings during the same calendar year, with the exception of mailings that might be legally required by federal law. The legislation aims to streamline ballot request communications by consolidating election-related voter notifications into one standardized annual mailing, potentially reducing administrative costs and voter confusion. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning the new requirements would apply to the next election cycle after the bill becomes law.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H859