H873

Relative to voting rights

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H873 amends voting rights laws to remove restrictions on voting due to felony convictions.

Massachusetts H873 amends the state's election laws to eliminate restrictions on voting for individuals convicted of felonies. Specifically, it removes language that previously barred voting due to a felony conviction. This change affects all individuals who were previously disenfranchised by such convictions, allowing them to regain their voting rights.

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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