H 658 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act requiring photo ID’s to vote

This bill would require voters in Massachusetts to present a valid photo identification card before casting a ballot in any public election. The law specifically lists acceptable forms of ID, including a driver's license, government employee card, pilot's license, military ID, Medicaid or Medicare card, and a university photo ID for students. By amending state election laws, the measure directly impacts all registered voters who wish to participate in elections.
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 Jul 15, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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 Election Laws
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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