HB 1277 (2026): relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.

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HB 1277 (2026)

relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 316 people signed in online: 306 in support and 10 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 and March 3, 2026. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0987h), by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2026, 11:40 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • March 3, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:40 am GP 158
  • February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
  • March 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court