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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require applicants for voter registration to show proof of identification. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 51 of the General Laws, specifically Section 45A, which deals with voter registration requirements. The key provision is that any individual applying to register to vote will be required to provide proof that they are a citizen of the United States. This proof can be demonstrated by presenting a birth certificate or naturalization papers to the Clerk or Registrar, who will then make a note of this verification as part of the applicant's registration record. This change aims to strengthen the identification requirements for voter registration.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Bradford Hill (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H564 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H564 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H564.pdf |
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