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MA S504
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Creem
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AI Summary
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Requires an agent of the state secretary to inspect every polling place and early voting site at least once every four years for compliance with federal and state disability accessibility laws
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Mandates prompt written reporting of all accessibility violations to both the state secretary and local city/town clerk
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Cities and towns must take immediate action to ensure access and submit a written compliance plan within 5 days of receiving a violation report
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State secretary may order non-compliant municipalities to follow the law and must submit an annual report to the legislature by December 31
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Attorney general may bring civil action in superior court to enforce accessibility laws, compliance plans, or state secretary orders
Legislative Description
Enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
11/24/2025