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H 4967

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Election Laws is authorized to report on a current House document

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Hunt and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts House extends the Election Laws Committee's reporting deadline to March 18, 2026 to complete review of an unspecified House document.

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Bill Summary · H 4967

Legislative bill overview

H 4967 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Election Laws to report on a current House document from its original deadline to Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This type of order is a standard legislative mechanism used when committees need additional time to complete their work before making recommendations to the full chamber.

Why is this important

Committee deadline extensions affect the legislative timeline and can determine whether proposed election law changes receive timely consideration by the full House. The specific House document under review is not identified in this order, but given the committee's focus on election laws, the delayed report could impact voting procedures, ballot access, or electoral administration rules in Massachusetts.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in the order: The bill does not specify which House document is being reviewed, making it impossible for the public to understand what election law changes are being deliberated
  • Repeated delays: If this is an extension of a previous deadline, it may signal that the committee is struggling to reach consensus or complete its analysis
  • Timeline pressure: Extending deadlines to March 2026 compresses the remaining legislative session, potentially limiting debate time on whatever the committee ultimately recommends

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

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