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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
Relative to voting rights for convicted felons. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to remove restrictions on voting rights for individuals who have been convicted of felonies. Specifically, it amends two sections of the Massachusetts General Laws to strike out language that excluded individuals who had been convicted of felonies from being eligible to vote. The bill aims to restore voting rights for these individuals, removing the previous limitations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Mindy Domb (D)*,
Chynah Tyler (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Brandy Fluker Fluker-Reid (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (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/H721 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H721.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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