MA H876

Requires mandatory hand-counted audits following every biennial state election and regular state primary for contested congressional races, state legislative races, governor/presidential races, and one randomly selected statewide office or ballot question

Audits must begin on the 15th day after the election, be conducted in full public view, and be completed before returns are certified; time and location must be publicly announced in advance

State Secretary must publish audit findings online within 30 days of the election, with supplemental reports allowed within 90 days; all reports must be maintained online for at least 6 years

Extends the deadline for election returns certification from 15 days to 21 days after the election

Creates a risk-limiting audit workgroup including election experts, state officials, and representatives from organizations like Common Cause and League of Women Voters, required to report recommendations by July 31, 2027