A communication from the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (see Section 25C(g) of Chapter 54 of the General Laws) submitting a report on jail-based voting in the 2024 state primary and state election

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to the General Court, submitting a report on jail-based voting during the 2024 state primary and general election. The document details the number of ballots cast by incarcerated individuals, noting how many were mailed to home addresses versus correctional facilities and how many were rejected. It provides specific data on voter participation and ballot delivery issues, including instances where voters were counted in both categories or where ballots were returned for various reasons. The report is intended to inform legislators about the current status of voting access for people in custody without proposing new laws or policy changes.