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MA S2059

Establishing Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill establishes Election Day, the first Tuesday in November of even-numbered years, as a legal holiday in Massachusetts, except for public employees whose jobs pertain to the operation and administration of elections. It also provides eligible employees with two hours of paid leave to cast their ballot during any annual or special municipal or state primary or election, either during the early voting or mail voting period, or on Election Day. Employers are prohibited from taking any negative action against employees for exercising their right to take this paid voting leave.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4675 (on 06/10/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2059
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2059.pdf
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