S 510
An Act relative to safe and secure elections
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Bill overview
This bill, S.510, proposed to establish a system of photo identification cards for voters in Massachusetts. The goal was to enhance the security and integrity of elections by requiring voters to present this identification at the polls. The bill ultimately failed to pass after being referred to the committee on Election Laws and then concurred by the House.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Colleen M. Garry
John R. Gaskey
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill S.510 194th (Current)
An Act relative to safe and secure elections
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant Special Attachments: Rep Howard_removing co-sponsorship
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.510
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2567 |
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