Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 510: An Act relative to safe and secure elections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 510 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to safe and secure elections. Primary sponsor: Peter Durant (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2567.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Durant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 S2567
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws