An Act strengthening the post-election audit process

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Nov 24, 2025 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 44 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 44/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 328 days quiet

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