Establishes procedures for state and local elections officials to follow during election emergencies.
This bill outlines procedures for state and local elections officials to follow during election emergencies, including postponing or extending qualifying periods for candidates, delaying election dates, and providing alternate voting procedures. The Secretary of the Commonwealth is authorized to regulate elections in emergency situations, such as a declared state of emergency or a disaster. The bill also mandates the adoption of an elections emergency contingency plan by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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