Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 857
An Act increasing voter participation in primary elections
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James M. Murphy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) of James M. Murphy for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate ways to increase voter participation in primary elections. Election Laws.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) - Aug 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Election Laws