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MA S1125

MA S1125
Establishing election day as a legal holiday


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
08/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish election day as a legal holiday. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to establish Election Day, the first Tuesday in November of even-numbered years, as a legal holiday in Massachusetts. It amends the state's General Laws to include Election Day as a legal holiday, while specifying that this observance does not apply to public employees whose jobs are related to the operation and administration of elections. Additionally, the bill provides eligible employees with four hours of paid leave to cast their ballot during the early voting period, election day, or applicable mail voting period, unless they are already eligible to observe Election Day as a holiday.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2681 (on 02/10/2022)

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