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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to lowering the voting age requirements in local elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to lower the voting age requirements in local elections in Massachusetts. Specifically, it would amend the state's election laws to allow citizens aged 16 and older who are residents of a city or town to register to vote and participate in elections for local offices in that municipality, provided they meet the other requirements for voter registration.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Christine Barber (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H657 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H657.pdf |
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