Massachusetts H3907: An Act amending chapter 445 of the acts of 1960 and establishing a board of election commissioners in the city of Salem

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 17, 2025:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 16A of chapter 51 of the general laws, the city charter, or any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established in the city of Salem a board of election commissioners, hereinafter called the board. The board shall have all the powers, rights, duties and liabilities under general and special laws of boards of registrars of voters, and, with respect to elections, of the city clerk. The board shall consist of five persons, and appointments thereto shall be made so that no less than two members of the board represent each of the two leading political parties as defined in section one of chapter fifty of the general laws. The fifth member of the board may be unenrolled. Board representation shall, to the extent feasible, represent the racial and ethnic make-up of the city of Salem. The members shall receive such compensation as the mayor and city council may determine. SECTION 2. The board shall organize annually in the month of January and choose a chairperson, vice chairperson and a secretary. In case the members are unable to agree upon a chairperson, vice chairperson and a secretary, such officers shall be designated by the mayor. The secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of the proceedings of the board and shall perform …

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Sponsors

• Manny Cruz (D) · primary sponsor
• Joan Lovely (D, Second Essex)

Latest actions

1. October 29, 2026: Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading
2. October 29, 2026: For message, see H5712
3. October 28, 2026: Governor returned to the House with recommendation of amendment
4. October 19, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
5. October 19, 2026: Enacted
6. October 15, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed
7. October 15, 2026: Taken out of the Orders of the Day
8. June 11, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
9. April 27, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
10. April 23, 2026: Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Election Laws (February 11, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H3907?

H3907 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act amending chapter 445 of the acts of 1960 and establishing a board of election commissioners in the city of Salem.

What is the status of H3907?

Passed both chambers as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading (October 29, 2026).

Who sponsored H3907?

Manny Cruz (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H3907?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3907