Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 517: 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
S 517 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act strengthening the post-election audit process. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 24, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate 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 Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patricia D. Jehlen and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| 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
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- 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