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MA S409

MA S409
Lowering the voting age for state and local elections with guardian consent


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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 for state and local elections with guardian consent. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to lower the voting age for state and local elections in Massachusetts to 14 years old, provided that the minor voter submits a consent certificate from a parent or guardian. The existing law is being amended to allow minors aged 14 to 18 who are residents of a city or town to register to vote and participate in municipal and state elections, as long as they obtain parental or guardian approval.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2544 (on 02/18/2020)

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