Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 819: An Act relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 819 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots. Primary sponsor: Mindy Domb (Democratic). 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 Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 819) of Mindy Domb relative to random placement of candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Domb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
“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 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws