Amend. Art. XXVIII
Voting by honorably discharged veterans
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Voting & Elections
Partly superseded
Amendments · Articles of Amendment
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No person having served in the army or navy of the United States in time of war, and having been honorably discharged from such service, if otherwise qualified to vote, shall be disqualified therefor on account of [being a pauper;] or, [if a pauper,] because of the non-payment of a .]
Note (Massachusetts Legislature): [Amended by Amendments, Art.XXXI.]
Simplified explanation
A person who served in the army or navy of the United States in time of war and was honorably discharged, if otherwise qualified to vote, shall not be disqualified because of the non-payment of a poll tax. Bracketed wording on paupers is printed as superseded.