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MA H882
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Susannah Whipps Lee
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AI Summary
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Replaces the term "Unenrolled" with "Independent" to describe voters and candidates not affiliated with a political party in Massachusetts election law
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Reserves the designation "Independent" exclusively for voters who choose not to enroll with any political party, prohibiting its use as a political party name or political designation
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Clarifies that voters registered with a political designation (not a formal political party) are considered independent for primary election purposes and may choose any party's ballot
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Amends Chapters 50 and 53 of the General Laws governing elections and nominations
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Similar legislation (H.731) was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Updating political terminology
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
6/10/2025