An Act establishing the right for every citizen to have a secret ballot
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that every citizen in Massachusetts has a secret ballot when voting by mail. It proposes the inclusion of a secrecy envelope with all vote-by-mail ballots to protect voter privacy. The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws and subsequently concurred in by the House.
Key provisions
- Requires the use of a secrecy envelope for all vote-by-mail ballots.
- Addresses election laws in Massachusetts.
- Follows a petition submitted by Jean Conway.
- Was accompanied by a study order (S2567).
Who is affected
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Election officials in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Election Laws
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses the use of secrecy envelopes for vote-by-mail ballots, a potential change from existing practices.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsor
Jean Conway
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