Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 853: An Act reforming the composition of the boards of registrars of voters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 853 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reforming the composition of the boards of registrars of voters. Primary sponsor: Kate Lipper-Garabedian (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 Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Jason M. Lewis relative to the composition of the boards of registrars of voters. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Lipper-Garabedian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32nd Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
“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