Massachusetts S536 mandates documentation of defective and spoiled ballots and their subsequent counting.
Massachusetts S536 amends Chapter 54 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the recording of defective and spoiled ballots. It mandates that the number of such ballots be documented, and if any are counted, the reasons must be documented and made available for public inspection. This bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of defective ballots during elections.
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