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MA H873

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chynah Tyler

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes the felony conviction exception from voting eligibility requirements in Chapter 50 of Massachusetts General Laws
  • Eliminates the provision that bars individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities due to felony convictions from voting under Chapter 51
  • Would restore voting rights to people currently serving felony sentences in Massachusetts prisons
  • Filed by Representative Chynah Tyler (7th Suffolk) on 1/10/2025
  • Similar legislation (House No. 721) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relative to voting rights

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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