Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 800: An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 800 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters. Primary sponsor: Bruce Ayers (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to ensure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Ayers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Norfolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws