How H873 changes current law

An Act relative to voting rights · Massachusetts

How this bill changes current law

2 changes

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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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