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Introduced
11/04/2019
11/04/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to youth voter engagement. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand youth voter engagement in Massachusetts. It amends existing election laws to allow 17-year-olds who are pre-registered voters to vote in preliminary or 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 encourage greater political participation among young people and ensure their voices are heard in the electoral process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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 | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2471 | 01/22/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2471.pdf | 01/22/2020 |
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