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MA H 839

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An Act increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 839 pass?

Not yet. MA H 839 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-02): Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 839 about?

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 839) of Russell E. Holmes relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.

Who sponsors MA H 839?

Russell E. Holmes is the primary sponsor of MA H 839.

Description

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 839) of Russell E. Holmes relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-02 — Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
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Sponsors

  • Russell E. Holmesprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-02

    Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-08-29

    Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Election Laws

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H839

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