H 5001 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to election day registration

This bill allows eligible Massachusetts voters to register and vote on Election Day at their polling place. It requires voters to present proof of address (like a utility bill or driver's license), swear an oath confirming eligibility, and complete a registration form during voting hours. Voters without proper ID may cast a provisional ballot but must return within days to verify identity. The law applies to state and national elections, effective January 1, 2028, and does not affect town meeting voting or party enrollment changes at primaries.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee recommends no action taken
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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