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MA H3558

MA H3558
Combatting misinformation about ex-offender voting rights


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/23/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Office of the Commissioner of Probation be authorized to notify certain persons convicted of a felony of their voter eligibility. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to combat misinformation about ex-offender voting rights in Massachusetts. It requires various state entities, such as courts, probation officers, parole officers, and the Office of the Commissioner of Probation, to provide written notification to individuals convicted of felonies about their voter eligibility status and voter registration information. This ensures that ex-offenders, whether sentenced to incarceration or not, are properly informed of their voting rights after their conviction.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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