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MA S532

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Rausch

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • State primaries would move to the second Tuesday in June in even-numbered years, with the state secretary authorized to adjust the date by up to 7 days if a religious holiday conflicts
  • Presidential primaries would be held on the first Tuesday in March in presidential election years
  • State secretary must publish the state primary date by February 1 of each even-numbered year through multiple notification methods including state party notice, official filing, and website posting
  • Towns may hold preliminary or regular town elections on the same date as presidential primaries using separate ballots
  • Town and district elections falling within 30 days of a presidential primary may be rescheduled by local executive bodies to any date between February 1 and May 31

Legislative Description

Promoting democracy in primary elections

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2567

7/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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