Massachusetts H834: An Act establishing same day registration of voters

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Chapter 51 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 34 the following section:- Section 34A. (a) An individual who is eligible to vote may register as a voter by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual resides, or by appearing in person at an early voting site for the city or town in which the individual resides, during the hours it is open for voting, by presenting proof of residence and by completing and signing an affidavit of registration in the form prescribed by the state secretary, which shall include substantially this oath: I certify that I am a citizen of the United States; am at least 18 years old; am not under guardianship that prohibits me from voting; am not temporarily or permanently disqualified by law because of corrupt practices in respect to elections; have not and will not vote in any other location within the commonwealth or elsewhere; and understand that giving false information is punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. The right to assistance in voting under section 79 of chapter 54 shall apply to individuals registering as voters under this section. (b) As used in this section, the term “proof of residence” means …

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Sponsors

• Carmine Gentile (D) · primary sponsor
• James Arena-DeRosa (D)
• Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
• Manny Cruz (D)
• Marjorie Decker (D, 25th Middlesex)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Erika Uyterhoeven (D, 27th Middlesex)
• Steven Ultrino (D, 33rd Middlesex)
• Joshua Tarsky (D)
• Danillo Sena (D)
• Gregory Schwartz (D)
• Christopher Hendricks (D)

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
2. August 29, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Election Laws
5. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H834?

H834 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing same day registration of voters.

What is the status of H834?

Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored H834?

Carmine Gentile (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H834?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H834