H 800 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters

This bill establishes a permanent "Polling Location Accessibility Fund" to help cities and towns improve voting access for elderly and physically challenged voters. The fund, financed by annual appropriations and donations, provides competitive grants for physical modifications to polling locations (like removing barriers) and programs aimed at increasing voting participation among these groups during state and federal elections. Grants are administered by the state secretary, who decides awards based on published rules and available funding. Unspent funds carry over annually, ensuring continuous support for accessibility efforts.
Tags: Elections
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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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