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MA S510
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Durant
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AI Summary
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Requires voters to present valid photo identification before receiving a ballot at polling places in Massachusetts
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Directs the Secretary of State to issue free photo identification cards marked "FOR VOTING PURPOSES ONLY" to qualified voters upon request
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Accepts the following forms of photo ID: Massachusetts driver's license, state-issued ID card, out-of-state driver's license or ID, U.S. military ID, U.S. passport, or the new state-issued voter ID card
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Allows photo IDs expired up to 5 years to remain valid, with voters 65 and older permitted to use expired IDs without time limit
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Permits voters without valid photo ID to cast a provisional ballot under existing procedures
Legislative Description
Relative to safe and secure elections
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2567
7/31/2025