An Act establishing identification at the voting polls
This bill requires voters in Massachusetts to present a valid photo ID, MassHealth card, or Medicare card to election officials before casting a ballot. It mandates that the state secretary issue free voting-only identification cards to eligible citizens who do not already possess an acceptable form of ID, featuring a straightforward photo of the voter. The legislation directly impacts all registered voters by establishing new identification rules for federal, state, local, and primary 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 · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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