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Introduced
10/21/2019
10/21/2019
In Committee
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to allow certain 17-year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends the state's election laws to permit 17-year-olds who have pre-registered to vote under Section 47A to participate in primary elections, as long as they will be 18 years old by the time of the subsequent special or general election. This change is intended to enhance youth voter engagement and participation in the electoral process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (23)
Christine Barber (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4161 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4161.pdf |
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