MA S 502
in committeeAn Act establishing the right for every citizen to have a secret ballot
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA S 502 pass?
Not yet. MA S 502 is in committee as of 2025-07-31 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-07-31): Accompanied a study order, see S2567
What is MA S 502 about?
By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Jean Conway, for legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots. Election Laws.
Who sponsors MA S 502?
Joanne M. Comerford is the primary sponsor of MA S 502, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
By Ms. Comerford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Jean Conway, for legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots. Election Laws.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-07-31 — Accompanied a study order, see S2567
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Joanne M. Comerfordprimary
- Jean Conwaycosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-06-10
Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
2025-07-31
Accompanied a study order, see S2567
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: SD 840
Official source
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