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MA H828
Enabling cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens of the Commonwealth
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill would enable cities and towns in Massachusetts to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Specifically, it would allow non-citizens who are 18 years of age or older and residing in a city or town that accepts the provisions of this bill to register to vote and participate in elections for school committee, school committee questions, city council, and board of selectmen. The bill requires the municipality to approve the measure and submit it to the voters for acceptance before it can take effect. The bill also specifies that this would not confer the right to vote for any state or federal offices or ballot questions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H828 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H828.pdf |
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