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MA H584

MA H584
Changing the term unenrolled to undeclared


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to change the term designating certain registered voters as “unenrolled” to “undeclared”. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to change the term used to describe registered voters who have not affiliated with a political party from "unenrolled" to "undeclared" throughout Massachusetts election laws, specifically within Chapter 53 and Chapter 54 of the General Laws. This change aims to clarify the status of these voters, ensuring consistency in how their non-affiliation is recorded and referenced in various election contexts, such as when they select a party ballot or support a candidate. The bill makes these amendments across several sections of existing law, replacing the old term with the new one to reflect this updated terminology.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)

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