An Act increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism

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By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 839) of Russell E. Holmes relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. 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: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 194 days quiet

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