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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons in Massachusetts. Specifically, it removes language from existing state laws that previously excluded incarcerated felons from being eligible to vote. The bill is considered an emergency measure, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Erika Uyterhoeven (D)*,
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4923 (on 08/22/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H724 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H724.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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