An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registration
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to separate the process of conducting municipal censuses from voter registration in Massachusetts. Currently, voter registration information is often used to conduct census counts, which can raise privacy concerns. This legislation aims to ensure that census data collection is distinct from voter registration activities, protecting voter information and potentially streamlining census operations.
Key provisions
- Decouples municipal census data collection from voter registration records.
- Requires separate processes for conducting censuses and maintaining voter rolls.
- Aims to enhance voter privacy by preventing the use of voter registration data for census purposes.
- Preserves the confidentiality of voter information during census activities.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Municipalities
- Voters in Massachusetts
- State Election Officials
- The Secretary of the Commonwealth
Notable changes
- Changes the current practice of using voter registration data for census counts.
- Establishes a separate process for census data collection.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsors
Cynthia Stone Creem
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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