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MA H352
Assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve accessibility to polling places for elderly and physically challenged voters. It establishes the Polling Location Accessibility Fund, which will provide grants to cities and towns to cover the costs of improving the physical condition of polling locations and initiatives to increase voter turnout among the elderly and physically challenged. The state secretary will administer the grant program and distribute the funds on a competitive basis, subject to available appropriations from the newly created fund.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H352 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H352.pdf |
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