An Act increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism

This bill aims to increase voter registration and participation among people incarcerated for felony convictions in Massachusetts to assist with their reintegration into society. It requires correctional facilities to provide absentee ballot applications to eligible voters and offer assistance in completing voter registration forms for those nearing release. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of the Commonwealth train city and town clerks on relevant laws to ensure proper processing of these ballots and registrations. By streamlining these procedures, the bill seeks to restore voting rights immediately upon release and help prevent recidivism.