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MA H800

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ayers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates the Polling Location Accessibility Fund to help cities and towns improve physical access at polling locations for elderly and physically-challenged voters
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a competitive grant program for municipalities to pay for alterations and remodeling of polling places to remove obstacles and impediments
  • Grants may also fund programs designed to increase voter turnout among elderly and physically-challenged residents in state or federal elections
  • Unexpended funds at fiscal year-end remain in the fund for future use rather than reverting to the general fund
  • State Treasurer must deposit funds to secure the highest available interest rate while maintaining immediate withdrawal availability

Legislative Description

Assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

8/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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