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MA H3874

MA H3874
Granting 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
In Committee
05/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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.

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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/H3874
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3874.pdf
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