Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

S 397 — An Act requiring photo identification to receive a ballot

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2399

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

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2399

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/08/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

  • Richard J. Ross · Primary
  • Steven S. Howitt · Cosponsor
  • Leonard Mirra · Cosponsor
  • Elizabeth A. Poirier · Cosponsor
  • Keiko M. Orrall · Cosponsor
  • Kevin J. Kuros · Cosponsor
  • Bruce E. Tarr · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Richard J. Ross

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (197)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 397 do?
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt, Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier and other members of the General Court for legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot. Election Laws.
Who sponsors S 397?
S 397 is sponsored by Richard J. Ross, Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Leonard Mirra, Elizabeth A. Poirier, Keiko M. Orrall, Kevin J. Kuros, and Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
What is the current status of S 397?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 S 397?
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