Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SD 1945 — An Act relating to post-election audits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill establishes procedures for post-election audits to ensure election accuracy.

The bill requires post-election audits for certain elections to verify the accuracy of results. These audits promote transparency and confidence in the electoral process.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: What this means for you: Increased election accuracy may lead to greater public confidence in the electoral process.

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Harriette L. Chandler

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (194)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 1945?
SD 1945 is sponsored by Harriette L. Chandler, Andres X. Vargas (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Jennifer E. Benson, Denise Provost, Michael O. Moore (Democrat), James K. Hawkins (Democrat), David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), and Mathew J. Muratore.
What is the current status of SD 1945?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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