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H 857STATE · MassachusettsIntroduced

An Act increasing voter participation in primary elections

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.

Voted 4/2/2026View source

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Action history

  1. 4/2/2026Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
  2. 8/29/2025Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
  3. 2/27/2025Referred to the committee on Election Laws
  4. 2/27/2025Senate concurred