MA H607

Bill

MA H607

Regarding ballot voting options

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to adding a “none of the above” option to ballots. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 34 of Chapter 53 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which pertains to election laws, by adding a new provision that mandates the inclusion of a "None of the Above" option on all ballots. This means that when voters cast their ballots, they will have the explicit choice to select "None of the Above" if they do not wish to vote for any of the listed candidates.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Theodore Speliotis (D)*,

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H607

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H607
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H607
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H607.pdf

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