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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the notification of voter eligibility status of ex-offenders. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address misinformation about ex-offender voting rights in Massachusetts. It requires various officials, such as courts, probation officers, parole officers, and correctional facilities, to notify ex-offenders in writing about their voter eligibility status, provide them with information on voter registration, and obtain written confirmation that the notification was received. The bill also requires the Office of the Commissioner of Probation to notify ex-offenders who were convicted of a felony within the past 10 years but are not currently incarcerated about their voter eligibility.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1532 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1532.pdf |
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