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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 further define felony convictions as relates to the disqualification of voters. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing election laws to further clarify which felony convictions disqualify individuals from voting. Specifically, it adds to the definition of disqualifying felony convictions by including those for violations of certain sections of chapter 265 of the General Laws, which pertains to crimes against persons, or any crime that carries a potential punishment of life imprisonment. This aims to provide a more precise understanding of what constitutes a disqualifying felony conviction in the context of voter qualification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Dave Rogers (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3409 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3409.pdf |
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