S.3186

Conforming with the electoral count reform act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors

Introduced·4/2/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3186 amends election laws to align with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensure faithful presidential electors.

Massachusetts S3186 amends state election laws to conform with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, ensuring uniform and faithful presidential electors. The bill modifies the process for appointing substitute electors if a vacancy occurs, mandates the execution of a pledge by substitute electors, and outlines procedures for the state secretary to handle and transmit certificates of ascertainment. It also specifies the consequences for electors who fail to vote or vote in violation of their pledge.

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Where it stands

Current
Election Laws Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 20

House

House concurred

Jul 13

Senate

Rules suspended

Jul 13

Senate

Referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws