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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition of Diana DiZoglio and others that public school students of voting age be instructed on the voter registration process and provided access to voter registration forms. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts' existing law on voter education and registration in public schools. It would remove the requirement that a city or town must first accept the provisions of the law before implementing voter education programs in public schools. The bill also removes the word "private" from the law, indicating that voter education sessions can be held in both public and private schools. Additionally, the bill adds a provision allowing voter registration to be offered at these voter education sessions, even for individuals who reside in other cities or towns in the state. Overall, the goal of this bill is to increase access to voter education and registration for public school students.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2083 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2083.pdf |
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