S 517
An Act strengthening the post-election audit process
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This bill aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of post-election audits in Massachusetts. It focuses on strengthening risk-limiting audits, a method used to detect potential errors in election results. The legislation seeks to enhance the transparency and robustness of these audits, ensuring the integrity of the state’s elections. By bolstering this process, the bill intends to increase public confidence in the election system.
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Bill S.517 194th (Current)
An Act strengthening the post-election audit process
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patricia D. Jehlen and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.517
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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