This bill amends existing law to grant selectmen the authority to establish additional polling places in towns, enhancing accessibility for voters. The language changes include replacing the phrase "If any town shall so vote, the" with "The" to clarify that selectmen have the discretion to add polling places. Additionally, the requirement for selectmen to provide notice has been modified; they are now required to "give notice to all affected voters" at least 30 days before the election in which the new polling places will be in effect, rather than just before the "next following general election."

Furthermore, the bill specifies that selectmen will determine the boundaries of the voting districts served by these additional polling places. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that towns have adequate time to implement the changes and inform voters accordingly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 658:10