S 520
An Act to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase fairness and transparency in interactions between the public and election officials in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish clearer procedures and expectations for these encounters, ensuring that individuals have a better understanding of election processes and how to engage with election officials. The legislation intends to improve accountability and public trust within the election administration system.
Key provisions
- Establish guidelines for interactions between the public and election officials.
- Require election officials to provide clear and accessible information about election procedures.
- Promote transparency in election official decision-making.
- Address concerns regarding fairness and equity in election administration.
- Potentially require training for election officials on best practices for public engagement.
- Create a mechanism for addressing complaints or concerns related to interactions with election officials.
Who is affected
- The general public
- Massachusetts voters
- Election officials in Massachusetts
- Political candidates
- Political parties
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on improving the *process* of interaction between the public and election officials, rather than altering specific election laws.
- It emphasizes transparency and accountability in election administration.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Vincent Dixon
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Bill S.520 194th (Current)
An Act to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts
By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 520) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis (By Request)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.520
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2567 |
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