H 1912 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act protecting the right to time off for voting

This bill requires employers in Massachusetts to allow employees paid time off to vote during elections if they lack sufficient time outside of work hours. Employees must provide at least three working days' written notice to their employer to request this time, which should be taken at the beginning or end of their shift to minimize disruption. If an employer refuses to comply with these requirements, the law mandates that they must provide the affected voter with a full day's pay as compensation. Additionally, employers are required to post official notices about these voting rights on their premises and via electronic communication before each statewide election.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Oct 30, 2023
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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