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MA H865
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Rogers
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 51, Section 1 of the General Laws to narrow which felony convictions result in voter disqualification while incarcerated
- Limits voting disqualification to convictions for specific violent crimes under Chapter 265: murder (section 13), manslaughter (section 13b), manslaughter while operating under the influence (section 13b½), assault with intent to murder (section 16), and assault and battery on a child causing bodily injury (section 24)
- Also maintains disqualification for any crime punishable by life imprisonment in state prison
- Would restore voting rights to incarcerated individuals convicted of most other felonies
- Filed by Representative David M. Rogers of the 24th Middlesex district on January 16, 2025; similar legislation (H.713) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to the qualification of voters
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
8/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Laws2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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