Massachusetts H865 amends voter qualification laws to clarify felony convictions that disqualify voters.

Massachusetts H865 amends the General Laws to further define felony convictions that disqualify individuals from voting. The bill specifies that certain convictions, including those under sections 13, 13b, 13b ½, 16, or 24 of chapter 265, or those punishable by life imprisonment in a state prison, will disqualify voters. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines on voter eligibility based on criminal history.

Massachusetts H865 amends voter qualification laws to clarify felony convictions that disqualify voters.

Massachusetts H865 amends the General Laws to further define felony convictions that disqualify individuals from voting. The bill specifies that certain convictions, including those under sections 13, 13b, 13b ½, 16, or 24 of chapter 265, or those punishable by life imprisonment in a state prison, will disqualify voters. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines on voter eligibility based on criminal history.