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H 830

An Act relative to the preparation of street lists by registrars

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Galvin

H 830 requires Massachusetts registrars to establish standardized procedures for preparing and maintaining street lists used in voter registration and election administration.

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
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Bill Summary · H 830

Legislative bill overview

H 830 requires local registrars to prepare and maintain updated street lists used for voter registration and election administration. The bill establishes standards for how these lists are compiled, organized, and made available to election officials and the public. This is a procedural bill focusing on election administration infrastructure at the municipal level.

Why is this important

Street lists are foundational tools for voter registration verification, poll worker assignment, and election management. Standardized preparation procedures can improve accuracy in voter rolls, reduce administrative errors, and ensure consistency across Massachusetts municipalities. Proper street list maintenance directly affects the integrity and efficiency of local elections.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and burden on municipalities: Smaller towns with limited staff may face resource constraints in implementing new street list preparation requirements
  • Data privacy concerns: Making street lists publicly available could raise questions about personal information exposure and how addresses are used
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill may lack clarity on what constitutes proper "preparation" and what standards registrars must meet, creating inconsistent implementation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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