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MA H815

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 to allow certain 17 year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to allow certain 17-year-old pre-registered voters to vote in primary elections. Specifically, it amends existing law to state that every pre-registrant who is 17 years of age may vote pursuant to the pre-registration process, and that such pre-registrants who will be 18 years old by the time of the subsequent special or general election can vote in the primary election, while other pre-registrants cannot vote until they reach the age of 18 unless otherwise permitted by law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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