H 802
An Act requiring photo ID’s to vote
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Bill overview
This bill would require Massachusetts voters to present a valid photo identification at the polls before being allowed to cast a ballot. The bill aims to establish a process for verifying voter identities and ensuring election integrity. It specifies the types of identification that would be acceptable and outlines procedures for handling voters who do not possess required identification. This legislation seeks to align Massachusetts with other states that have implemented similar voter identification requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires voters to show a valid photo ID at the polls.
- Specifies acceptable forms of photo identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport).
- Establishes procedures for voters lacking acceptable ID.
- Creates a process for verifying the authenticity of presented IDs.
- Mandates the Massachusetts Election Board to develop guidelines for implementation.
- Requires the Election Board to provide information to voters about acceptable IDs.
- Defines ‘valid photo form of identification’.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Voters
- Election Officials
- The Election Board
- State Residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for voter identification at the polls, a measure not currently in place in Massachusetts.
- Potentially impacts voters who do not possess a standard photo ID.
- Requires the Election Board to develop and implement new procedures.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Cosponsors
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kelly W. Pease
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Bill H.802 194th (Current)
An Act requiring photo ID’s to vote
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 802) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to require the showing of valid photo form of identification to election officials prior to voting. Election Laws.
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Presenter: Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.802
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 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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