Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 534: An Act upgrading elections infrastructure, improving voting access, and reducing municipal burden
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 534 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act upgrading elections infrastructure, improving voting access, and reducing municipal burden. Primary sponsor: Becca Rausch (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S2936.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 534) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becca Rausch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“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 new draft, see S2936
- Reporting date extended to Friday, January 30, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws