An Act requiring photo ID’s to vote

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 802) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to require the showing of valid photo form of identification to election officials prior to voting. Election Laws.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Apr 2, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
Session: 194th
Momentum: 30 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 30/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 194 days quiet

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