Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 856: An Act establishing same day registration of voters
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Plain-language summary
HD 856 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing same day registration of voters. Primary sponsor: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.