Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 876: An Act strengthening the post-election audit process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 876 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act strengthening the post-election audit process. Primary sponsor: Andy Vargas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Andres X. Vargas and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the post-election audit process. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws