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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to expand voting rights. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill, aiming to expand voting rights, proposes an amendment to existing election laws in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 51, Section 57A. Specifically, it allows individuals who are 17 years old on the date of a primary election to vote in that primary if they will turn 18 by the date of the subsequent general election. The bill also clarifies that such 17-year-olds are considered legally capable of completing and signing voter registration forms.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S387 | 11/24/2016 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S387 | 04/16/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S387.pdf | 04/16/2015 |
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