An Act relative to mail-in ballots

This bill (H 864) requires that all official voting ballots and accompanying materials be mailed postage prepaid with return postage guaranteed to every registered voter in Massachusetts. Registered voters may also request to pick up their ballots in person at their local clerk's office, unless exceptions apply under other sections. The key change ensures voters no longer need to pay for postage to return their completed ballots by mail, reducing a potential barrier to voting. This directly affects all registered voters who choose to vote by mail, streamlining the process for mail-in voting.