H863

Establishing same-day voter registration

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes same-day voter registration in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts H863 amends the state's election laws to allow voters to register on the same day as an election. The bill modifies existing law to remove the requirement for voters to register ten days before an election, effectively enabling registration on the day of voting. This change aims to increase voter participation by simplifying the registration process.

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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