S534
An Act upgrading elections infrastructure, improving voting access, and reducing municipal burden
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Bill overview
This bill aims to modernize Massachusetts’ election systems, increase voter access, and lessen the administrative burden on local municipalities. It seeks to upgrade election infrastructure, potentially including technology and equipment, and expand opportunities for voters to participate in elections. The bill also addresses potential barriers to voting, though specific details on these expansions are not immediately clear. It’s part of a series of similar bills focused on election reform.
Key provisions
- Upgrade elections infrastructure.
- Improve voting access.
- Reduce municipal burden related to elections.
- Potential updates to election technology.
- Expansion of voter participation opportunities.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Voters
- Local Municipalities
- Election Officials
- State Election Board
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals aimed at election reform.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill S.534 194th (Current)
An Act upgrading elections infrastructure, improving voting access, and reducing municipal burden
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.534
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2936 |
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