S 2799 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act making voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions

This bill updates Massachusetts election laws to improve voter registration accuracy and ensure polling places are accessible for people with disabilities. It requires registrars to automatically move voters who change addresses to an inactive list unless they respond to a mailed notice, while also protecting individuals in domestic violence situations from having their information publicly disclosed. Additionally, the bill mandates that state officials inspect polling sites every four years to verify compliance with accessibility requirements and provides a mechanism for the state secretary to enforce these standards. These changes aim to streamline the voter roll maintenance process and guarantee that all voters can access their polling locations without barriers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
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Governor
Introduced May 30, 2024 Last action May 30, 2024
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May 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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May 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on Election Laws
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0 primary · 23 co-sponsors

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