H 860
An Act relative to early voting and vote by mail
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to early voting and vote by mail, aims to expand access to voting in Massachusetts by establishing and clarifying rules surrounding early voting options and mail-in ballots. It seeks to standardize early voting periods, improve the process for requesting and receiving mail-in ballots, and ensure equitable access to these voting methods for all eligible voters. The bill also addresses potential security concerns and streamlines procedures related to these alternative voting methods.
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Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Bill H.860 194th (Current)
An Act relative to early voting and vote by mail
By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to early voting and vote by mail. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Alice Hanlon Peisch Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.860
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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