MA H595

Bill

MA H595

Relative to valid identification at voting polls

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing election laws to require voters to present a current, valid photo identification before casting their ballot in public elections, with acceptable forms including a driver's license, government employee card, pilot's license, military identification, Medicaid or Medicare card, or a university student photo ID.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Elizabeth Poirier (R)*, Leah Allen (R), Donnie Berthiaume (R), Susan Gifford (R), Steven Howitt (R), Joe McGonagle (D), Joe McKenna (R), Leonard Mirra (R), Shaunna O'Connell (R), Timothy Whelan (R), Susannah Whipps (I),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H595

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H595
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H595
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H595.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H116	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H117	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H250	Prohibiting intentional misrepresentation by a business of its location	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H251	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4134	Election Laws	Reported, in part, by H3359	Replaced by

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