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MA H2901

Regulating certain activities at polling locations


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate certain activities at polling locations. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to further regulate certain activities at polling locations. Specifically, it prohibits the following within 50 feet of an early voting location or a location for in-person absentee voting or submission of absentee ballots: (i) soliciting votes for or against or promoting any person, political party, or ballot question; (ii) collecting signatures on petitions, referendum petitions, or nomination papers; and (iii) posting, circulating, or distributing materials intended to influence voter action.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)

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