H839

Increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H839 aims to increase voter registration and participation among incarcerated individuals to help prevent recidivism.

Massachusetts H839 seeks to enhance voter registration and participation among people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. The bill mandates correctional facilities to assist eligible voters in obtaining absentee ballots and pre-registering to vote in anticipation of their release. It also requires the state secretary to develop a program to educate various officials and the public about the voting rights of incarcerated individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

Aug 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1

Aug 29, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order