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MA H3973
MA H3973Granting the town of Acton the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 16 and 17 years old
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Introduced
07/10/2023
07/10/2023
In Committee
07/10/2023
07/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of Acton be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Acton to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. It establishes a separate voter registration list for these "local voters" and allows the town clerk to create regulations and forms to implement the law. The bill specifies that these younger voters cannot vote for state or federal offices or on state/federal ballot questions, and that the town must print separate ballots for any local ballot questions that appear on state election ballots.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
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/H3973 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3973.pdf |
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