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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to age requirements in local elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law in Massachusetts to allow citizens who are 16 years of age or older and are residents of a city or town to register to vote and participate in local elections in that city or town. The key provision is the addition of language at the end of Section 1 of Chapter 51 of the General Laws, which expands the eligibility to vote in local elections to include 16- and 17-year-old residents who have otherwise complied with voter registration requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H686 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H686.pdf |
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