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MA SD 840

in committee

An Act establishing the right for every citizen to have a secret ballot

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA SD 840 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 840 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-10): House concurred

What is MA SD 840 about?

By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Jean Conway, for legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots. Election Laws.

Who sponsors MA SD 840?

Joanne M. Comerford is the primary sponsor of MA SD 840, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Jean Conway, for legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots. Election Laws.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-03-10 — House concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joanne M. Comerfordprimary
  • Jean Conwaycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-03-10

    House concurred

  2. 2025-03-10

    Referred to the committee on Election Laws

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD840

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