Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced 12 D cosponsors

SD 1951 — An Act to extend early voting for all elections

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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 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill extends early voting for all elections.

The bill aims to increase access to the voting process by extending early voting periods for all elections. This can help ensure more people have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill means you can vote early, making it easier to fit voting into your work schedule.
  • Families: Families will benefit from extended early voting options, allowing more time to coordinate schedules and ensure everyone can vote.

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Harriette L. Chandler

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (185)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SD 1951?
SD 1951 is sponsored by Harriette L. Chandler, Elizabeth A. Malia, Andres X. Vargas (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Jennifer E. Benson, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Sonia Chang-Diaz, José F. Tosado, Denise Provost, Eric P. Lesser, Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), James K. Hawkins (Democrat), David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), and Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of SD 1951?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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.
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