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MA S2471

MA S2471
Relative to youth voter engagement


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Introduced
11/04/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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