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MA H636

Relative to election day registration (satellites)

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relativerelative to the implementation of election day registration. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to implement election day voter registration in Massachusetts. It allows eligible voters to register and vote on the day of an election by appearing in person at the town or city hall or other designated site, presenting proof of residency, and taking an oath. The bill also requires cities and towns to have at least one designated registration and voting site for every 50,000 people. Additionally, it establishes an advisory committee to study the resources and procedures necessary for implementing this policy and provide recommendations. The bill's key provisions are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2021, while the section establishing the advisory committee takes effect within 60 days of passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (45)

Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Jennifer Benson (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Paul Brodeur (D),  Harriette Chandler (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kate Hogan (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Louis Kafka (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Andy Vargas (D),  John Velis (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/29/2020)
(8 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H636
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H636.pdf
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