Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 517
An Act strengthening the post-election audit process
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward J. Kennedy
Cosponsors (2)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patricia D. Jehlen and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 24, 2025 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 30, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Jun 27, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Election Laws