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MA H3874
MA H3874Granting the town of Southborough the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Southborough residents aged 17 years old
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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of Southborough be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections in said town for residents aged 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Southborough to provide voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 17 years old, despite their ineligibility to vote under state law due to their age. The bill allows the town to pass ordinances to implement this change, but specifies that the voting rights granted do not extend to state or federal offices or ballot questions.
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/H3874 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3874.pdf |
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