Bill > H712

This bill proposes to enable cities and towns in Massachusetts to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth who are 18 years of age or older and reside in the municipality. The key provisions include: (1) allowing non-citizens to register and vote in municipal elections for school committee, city council, and board of selectmen, upon approval and acceptance by the voters; (2) requiring a declaration from non-citizen voters that they intend to become U.S. citizens; and (3) explicitly stating that the law does not confer voting rights for state or federal offices or ballot questions. The bill also outlines the process for a city or town to accept these provisions, including a public referendum and a summary of the law to be provided to voters.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H712