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MA H662

MA H662
Establishing healthy voting habits among youth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to lower the voting age in local elections. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to lower the voting age in local elections to 16 years of age. It amends the existing law to allow every citizen 16 years of age or older, who is a resident in the city or town where they claim the right to vote and has complied with the requirements of the chapter, to have their name entered on the list of voters and to vote in any such municipal election. The bill also specifies that notwithstanding any special law to the contrary, every such citizen who resides within the boundaries of any district may vote for district officers and in any district meeting.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)

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