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MA H3918
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christine Barber
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AI Summary
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Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 who meet all other state voter eligibility requirements would be allowed to vote in municipal elections for local offices and local ballot questions
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The Board of Election Commissioners must establish a separate registration list and alternative registration form for these "local voters," with costs borne by the city
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Upon turning 18, local voters are removed from the separate list and must register as regular voters under state law to continue voting
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Voting rights under this act are strictly limited to municipal matters—16 and 17-year-olds cannot vote in state or federal elections or on state/federal ballot questions
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The city is authorized to pass ordinances to implement the program, and the board may promulgate regulations and guidelines
Legislative Description
Granting the city of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
8/29/2025