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MA H692

MA H692
Granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the eligible age for voting in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill grants the city of Boston the authority to allow residents aged 16 and 17 years old to vote in municipal elections, despite being ineligible to vote in state and federal elections due to their age. It requires the Boston Board of Election Commissioners to establish a separate voter registration list for these "local voters" and allows the city to pass ordinances to implement the law. The bill also specifies that local voters cannot vote in state or federal elections or on state or federal ballot questions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H692
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H692.pdf
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