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MA H558

MA H558
Regulating conduct at polling places


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate conduct at polling places. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 65 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws to allow candidates on the current election ballot to greet voters and solicit votes within 150 feet of a polling place's entrance, as long as they are not distributing campaign materials or blocking voters from entering, thereby clarifying and potentially expanding permissible campaign activities near polling locations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)

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