Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 874: An Act relative to voting rights restoration
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 874 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to voting rights restoration. Primary sponsor: Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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 Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 874) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws