H 4760
An Act enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that polling places and early voting sites in Massachusetts are accessible to voters with disabilities. It requires the State Secretary to conduct regular inspections of these locations to identify accessibility issues and mandates that local officials take immediate action to address any deficiencies. The bill also requires cities and towns to submit compliance plans and establishes a process for the Attorney General to enforce accessibility laws.
Key provisions
- Requires annual inspections of polling places and early voting sites by the State Secretary.
- Mandates immediate corrective actions by local officials within 48 hours of identifying accessibility issues.
- Requires cities and towns to submit written compliance plans to the State Secretary.
- Authorizes the State Secretary to issue orders and penalties for non-compliance.
- Directs the State Secretary to promulgate regulations defining minimum accessibility standards.
- Requires the State Secretary to submit an annual report on accessibility efforts.
- Grants the Attorney General the authority to bring civil actions to enforce accessibility laws.
Who is affected
- Voters with disabilities
- City and town officials
- The State Secretary
- Local election boards
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal inspection process for polling places and early voting sites.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Election Laws Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4760
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Election Laws |
| 11/19/2025 | House | New draft of H820 |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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