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MA S7

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Liz Miranda

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article III of the Massachusetts Constitution to restore voting rights to persons incarcerated in correctional facilities due to felony convictions

  • Removes language added by Article CXX that currently excludes incarcerated felons from voting eligibility

  • Requires approval by a majority of all elected members of the Senate and House in joint session during the 2025-2026 legislative session

  • Must be similarly approved in a joint session of the next General Court (2027-2028) and then by voters in a statewide election to take effect

  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous session as Senate No. 8 of 2023-2024

Legislative Description

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights

Last Action

Placed on file, in concurrence

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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