HB 1330 (2026): allowing all registered voters to vote in state and presidential primaries regardless of declared party affiliation.

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HB 1330 (2026)

allowing all registered voters to vote in state and presidential primaries regardless of declared party affiliation.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 20 people signed in online: 12 in support and 8 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
  • February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
  • February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 13-3; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court