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MA H853

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kate Lipper-Garabedian

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 51, Section 18 of Massachusetts General Laws governing the appointment of local boards of registrars of voters

  • Requires board membership to represent the two leading political parties as well as unenrolled (independent) voters, expanding beyond the current two-party requirement

  • Limits any single political party or designation to a maximum of 2 members on the board, including the city or town clerk

  • Exempts city or town clerks from the requirement to be enrolled in a political party

  • Filed by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (32nd Middlesex) on 1/17/2025; similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 3918

Legislative Description

Reforming the composition of the boards of registrars of voters

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

6/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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