H849

Relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H849 amends election laws to redefine inactive voters as those who have not voted for two consecutive years.

Massachusetts H849 modifies the definition of inactive voters in the state's election laws. Under the bill, a voter would be considered inactive if they have not participated in an election for two consecutive years. This change aims to streamline the process of managing voter rolls and ensuring that only active voters are included in municipal censuses. The bill also addresses the administration of municipal censuses, potentially affecting how voter data is collected and maintained.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
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