An Act relative to election day registration
This bill establishes Election Day registration in Massachusetts, allowing eligible voters to register and vote on the day of an election at their local polling place. To participate, individuals must appear in person, present proof of residency such as a driver's license or utility bill, and sign an oath confirming their citizenship and age. The legislation also updates existing laws to clarify that people who have not yet registered can do so on election day and ensures those already in line to register by 5:00 p.m. are permitted to complete the process. Once registered on election day, these voters will be eligible to vote in all future primaries and elections unless disqualified.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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