Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

H 386 — An Act relative to valid identification at voting polls

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4252

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.386) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4252

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

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 195 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth A. Poirier

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (195)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 386 do?
By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.386) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others relative to proof of valid identification at voting polls. Election Laws.
Who sponsors H 386?
H 386 is sponsored by Elizabeth A. Poirier, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (Republican), Susan Williams Gifford, James J. Lyons, Jr., David K. Muradian, Jr. (Republican), Mathew Muratore, Shaunna L. O'Connell, Timothy R. Whelan, and Norman J. Orrall (Republican).
What is the current status of H 386?
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 H 386?
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