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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the notification of voter eligibility status of ex-offenders. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires various government officials, including courts, probation officers, parole officers, and the office of the commissioner of probation, to notify individuals convicted of felonies in Massachusetts about their voter eligibility status. The bill mandates that these officials provide written information on voter eligibility and voter registration, and obtain written confirmation from the individuals that they were notified. The goal of the bill is to combat misinformation about ex-offender voting rights in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1384 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1384.pdf |
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