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
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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