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MA H874
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erika Uyterhoeven
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AI Summary
- Restores voting rights to individuals currently incarcerated for felony convictions in Massachusetts
- Amends Chapter 50 of the General Laws by removing the exception that excludes people with felony convictions from voting
- Amends Chapter 51 of the General Laws by removing language barring those incarcerated in correctional facilities due to felony convictions from voter eligibility
- Declared an emergency law, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period
- Filed by Representative Erika Uyterhoeven (27th Middlesex) on January 9, 2025
Legislative Description
Relative to voting rights restoration
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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