Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H873 — An Act relative to voting rights

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to voting rights

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The bill removes language disallowing certain actions for individuals with felony convictions in two sections of the General Laws.

  • Chapter 50, Section 1

    , except if by reason of a felony conviction

    This change allows actions that were previously restricted due to felony convictions.

  • Chapter 51, Section 1

    or incarcerated in a correctional facility due to a felony conviction,

    This change removes a restriction for individuals incarcerated due to felony convictions.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does H873 do?
An Act relative to voting rights
Who sponsors H873?
H873 is sponsored by Chynah Tyler (Democrat).
What is the current status of H873?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H873?
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