Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S509 — An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill requires bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in Randolph.

The bill mandates that ballots in the town of Randolph be prepared in both English and Haitian Creole. This aims to improve accessibility for Haitian Creole speakers during elections.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means that Haitian Creole speakers will have clearer access to voting information and instructions.

Summary

An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S509 do?
An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph
Who sponsors S509?
S509 is sponsored by William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S509?
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 S509?
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