Bill > H813

This bill proposes to establish same-day voter registration in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing eligible individuals to register to vote on the day of an election by appearing in person at their polling place or early voting site, providing proof of residency, and taking an oath. 2. Permitting individuals who register on election day to vote in that election and all subsequent primaries and elections, absent disqualification. 3. Requiring the Secretary of State to make the statewide voter registration list available to election officials at polling places. 4. Establishing an advisory committee to study the implementation of same-day voter registration and provide recommendations for improving its administration. 5. Specifying an effective date of 90 days after the bill's passage for the main provisions, and 90 days for the advisory committee section. Overall, this bill aims to expand voter access and participation by allowing eligible individuals to register and vote on the same day.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H813