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MA H809

Relative to youth voting and civic participation

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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

Relative to the eligibility of certain seventeen year old persons to vote in preliminary or primary elections. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 47A of Chapter 51 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow 17-year-old 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. The bill seeks to expand youth voting and civic participation by allowing 17-year-olds to participate in the electoral process before reaching the age of majority.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H809
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H809.pdf
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