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MA S536
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 105 of Chapter 54 of Massachusetts General Laws to require recording the number of ballots marked as defective or spoiled
- Requires documentation of reasons if any marked defective/spoiled ballots are subsequently counted, with records available for public inspection
- Amends Section 81 of Chapter 54 to similarly mandate recording the number of marked ballots and any that are later counted
- Sponsored by Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex) and filed on January 17, 2025
- Referred to the Election Laws committee in the 194th General Court (2025-2026)
Legislative Description
Relative to accountability for defective and spoiled ballots.
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
7/31/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means7/31/2025
Election Laws2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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