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MA S528
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Rausch
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AI Summary
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Expands the State Ballot Law Commission's jurisdiction to include disputes over the placement of names on presidential primary ballots under Section 70E of Chapter 53
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Allows candidates, not just political committees, to bring objections before the Commission regarding presidential primary ballot placement
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Establishes a filing deadline for objections to presidential primary ballot placement: 5:00 PM on the third business day after the Secretary of State announces the order of names
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Amends Chapters 53 and 55B of the General Laws to create an exception allowing Commission review of presidential primary ballot decisions that were previously not subject to such review
Legislative Description
Enhancing jurisdiction of the state ballot law commission
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
10/30/2025