S 6 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to replace the current process for drawing electoral district lines with an independent commission. It would directly affect all voters and elected officials by changing how district boundaries are established, removing the power from the legislature. The key mechanism requires creating a nonpartisan commission (with specific membership rules) to draw district maps, aiming to reduce partisan influence in redistricting. If passed by the legislature, this amendment would need voter approval to become part of the state constitution.
Tags: Elections
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
May 1, 2025
Senate · Amendment offered
Proposal for Constitutional Amendment ought not to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file
Mar 3, 2025
House · Passed
House concurred
Mar 3, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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