Bill > H865

This bill proposes a modification to Massachusetts election law regarding voter disqualification based on felony convictions. Specifically, the bill would expand the list of felony convictions that can disqualify a person from voting by adding several specific serious criminal offenses from Chapter 265 of Massachusetts General Laws. These added offenses include sections 13, 13b, 13b ½, 16, and 24, which typically involve severe crimes such as sexual assault, indecent assault and battery, and certain violent felonies. Additionally, the bill would disqualify voters convicted of crimes that could potentially result in a life sentence in state prison. By inserting these specific provisions into existing law, the bill aims to more precisely define which felony convictions would prevent an individual from exercising their right to vote, potentially tightening voting eligibility requirements for individuals with serious criminal records.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H865