Restores voting rights to incarcerated citizens in Massachusetts by removing felony conviction barriers.
Massachusetts S524 amends the state's General Laws to restore voting rights to incarcerated citizens by removing language that excludes individuals due to a felony conviction. This change affects the eligibility criteria for voting in state elections, ensuring that incarcerated citizens can participate in the democratic process regardless of their criminal history. The bill declares itself an emergency law to ensure immediate effect.
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