An Act decoupling the municipal census from voter registration
This bill changes how Massachusetts maintains voter registration lists. It replaces automatic removal of voters after two years of inactivity with a new "inactive voters list" system. Registrars must send voters a notice if their address appears outdated, giving them 2 years to confirm continued residency by voting, returning a notice card, or submitting written affirmation. Voters on the inactive list can restore their status without penalty during this period. The bill directly affects residents whose addresses may no longer match registration records, ensuring they aren't removed without opportunity to verify eligibility.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shirley Arriaga
DDemocratic
Co
Adrianne Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Sangiolo
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Sena
DDemocratic
Co
Erika Uyterhoeven
DDemocratic
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