An Act to modernize the central registry of voters

This bill updates Massachusetts election laws to establish a modern, digital central registry of voters managed by the Secretary of State. It requires the registry to store detailed information for registered voters, including names, addresses, and political party affiliation, while also allowing the inclusion of additional data like occupation and veteran status for residents aged 16 and older. The legislation mandates that this digital database be accessible to various state agencies and election officials to facilitate real-time searches and updates at polling places. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of State to seek federal funding for maintaining the system and to adopt new regulations governing its operation.