An Act increasing voter turnout

This bill establishes a special commission to study and recommend ways to increase voter turnout in Massachusetts. The commission will investigate the effectiveness of various election laws, such as voting holidays, financial incentives for voting, and ballot access for incarcerated individuals, using statistical models to measure their impact. The panel will also analyze policy preferences between voters and non-voters and compare Massachusetts' options with laws in other states. The commission is composed of elected officials, association leaders, and appointees from public interest groups, and it must hold public hearings before submitting its final report and recommendations within 12 months.