H 799
An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registration
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to separate the process of conducting municipal censuses from voter registration in Massachusetts. Currently, census data is often used to update voter rolls. This legislation aims to address concerns about the accuracy and potential misuse of voter registration data by removing the direct link to census information. It seeks to improve the integrity of voter registration rolls by reducing reliance on census data for updating voter lists.
Key provisions
- Decouples municipal censuses from voter registration updates.
- Aims to improve the accuracy of voter registration rolls.
- Reduces the use of census data in updating voter lists.
- Addresses concerns about data privacy and potential misuse of voter information.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts voters
- Municipalities conducting censuses
- State election officials
- Local election boards
Notable changes
- Changes the method by which voter registration lists are maintained.
- Potentially reduces the reliance on census data for voter registration updates.
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Primary sponsor
Shirley B. Arriaga
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.799 194th (Current)
An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registration
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 799) of Shirley B. Arriaga and others for legislation to further regulate voter registration rolls. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Shirley B. Arriaga
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.799
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) |
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