Bill > H3304

This bill proposes to amend Section 7 of Chapter 4 of the Massachusetts General Laws to officially designate the day of Presidential elections in November as a state holiday. Specifically, the bill would insert language into the existing law to recognize the day when presidential electors (the individuals who formally cast votes in the Electoral College) are elected as a holiday. By making Election Day a state holiday, the legislation aims to potentially increase voter participation by making it easier for people to vote, as they would not be required to work on that day. This could help remove barriers to voting such as work schedules, transportation challenges, or other time constraints that might prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote in Presidential elections.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3304