H882

Updating political terminology

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Updating political terminology in Massachusetts election laws.

This bill amends Massachusetts election laws to update political terminology. It changes the term "Unenrolled" to "Independent" for voters who choose not to enroll with a political party. It also updates the term used for candidates nominated independently, replacing "Unenrolled" with "Independent." The bill ensures that these changes apply to both state and city or town elections.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

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

Jun 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

Jun 10, 2025

House

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