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MA H656
MA H656To establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth
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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
For legislation to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish permanent voter registration for registered voters who move within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
1. The Secretary of State will obtain data from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles and the United States Postal Service to identify voters who have changed their address within the state.
2. The Secretary will update the Central Voter Registry and the Annual Register of Voters with the new address information at least every three months.
3. Voters whose addresses are updated will be promptly notified of the change and their new voting location.
4. The bill will take effect one year after passage, allowing time for the necessary systems and processes to be implemented.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H656 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H656.pdf |
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