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MA H3990
Granting noncitizen permanent residents in the town of Warwick the right to vote in municipal elections
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Introduced
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
In Committee
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of Warwick be authorized to grant non-citizen permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Warwick to grant non-citizen permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections, despite the general requirement of United States citizenship to register and vote. The bill allows the town's select board to promulgate regulations to implement this change, but specifies that it does not confer the right to vote in state or federal elections to permanent resident aliens.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3990 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3990.pdf |
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