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MA S483

Relative to youth voter engagement


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to youth voter engagement. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend the existing law to allow 17-year-olds who have pre-registered to vote in primary and preliminary elections, as long as they will be 18 years old by the time of the subsequent special or general election. The bill removes language that previously prohibited pre-registrants from voting until they reach the age of 18, unless otherwise permitted by law. This change is aimed at increasing youth voter engagement by allowing 17-year-olds to participate in the electoral process before they turn 18.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)

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