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MA H4834
Automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud
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Introduced
07/26/2018
07/26/2018
In Committee
07/26/2018
07/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
07/30/2018
07/30/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2018
08/09/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendments of the House Bill automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud (House, No. 4671), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4834).
AI Summary
This bill automatically registers eligible voters and enhances safeguards against fraud. It requires the state secretary to enter into agreements with certain state agencies, such as the registry of motor vehicles and MassHealth, to serve as "automatic voter registration agencies" that will electronically transmit voter registration information to local election officials. The bill also establishes procedures for these agencies to provide notice to applicants, handle opt-outs, and update voter rolls, while protecting personal information. Additionally, the bill requires the state secretary to provide training to local election officials and make annual public reports on the program.
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Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2018 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4834 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4834.pdf |
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