S509
An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to require the preparation and use of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for state elections held in the town of Randolph, Massachusetts. The bill was initially petitioned by the town of Randolph and subsequently approved by the Senate and House. It aims to provide greater accessibility to voters who primarily speak Haitian Creole.
Key provisions
- Requires bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for Randolph elections.
- The bill originated from a petition by the town of Randolph.
- The bill was approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- The title of the bill was changed.
- The bill was read multiple times in both the Senate and House.
Who is affected
- Residents of Randolph, Massachusetts
- Voters in Randolph
- Individuals who speak Haitian Creole
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses the need for bilingual ballots in Randolph.
- It builds upon previous attempts to implement bilingual ballots in the town (H.4049, H.4963).
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.509 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 509) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. (with the vote of the town) for legislation relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for state elections in the city known as the town of Randolph. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means City/Town: Randolph (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.509
| 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 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/23/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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