Bill > S499

This bill proposes changes to Massachusetts voter registration and early voting laws by modifying two specific sections of existing election statutes. First, the bill addresses what happens when the final voter registration deadline falls on a Saturday, though the exact details are not fully specified in the provided text. More significantly, the bill reduces early voting options by changing the registration deadline from the 17th to the 10th day before an election, and eliminates in-person early voting for primary elections. The changes appear designed to restrict voter registration and early voting opportunities, potentially making it more challenging for voters to participate in elections by shortening registration windows and removing in-person early voting options for primary contests. These modifications would impact how and when Massachusetts residents can register to vote and cast ballots before election day, particularly for primary elections where voters select candidates to represent their political party in general elections.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S499