H 657 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters

This bill creates a new state fund called the Polling Location Accessibility Fund to help cities and towns improve access for elderly and physically challenged voters. The legislation establishes a competitive grant program where local municipalities can apply for money to physically remodel polling locations or run programs that encourage these specific groups to vote. The State Secretary is authorized to distribute these funds based on available appropriations, and any unspent money must remain in the fund for future use rather than returning to the general state budget.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Aug 22, 2024
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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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
MA
1st Norfolk