Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 814: An Act enabling children’s right to vote
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 814 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling children’s right to vote. Primary sponsor: Mike Connolly (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (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 Connolly of Cambridge (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Robin Chen for legislation to enable children’s right to vote. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Connolly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Robin Chen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 H5253 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws