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MA H3899

MA H3899
Authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon


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Introduced
06/08/2023
In Committee
06/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Sharon be authorized to grant local voting rights for permanent resident aliens in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Sharon to grant local voting rights to permanent resident aliens (non-U.S. citizens who are lawfully admitted to live permanently in the United States) for elections involving local offices, local ballot questions, and Town Meeting, provided they meet all other qualifications for registering to vote. The Sharon Select Board is authorized to create regulations and guidelines to implement this law, which specifies that it does not confer the right to vote for any 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)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3899
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3899.pdf
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