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MA H4095

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Blais

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows Conway residents aged 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections for local offices and local ballot questions only, not state or federal elections
  • Requires the town's board of registrars to establish a separate voter registration list and alternative registration form specifically for these younger voters
  • Local voters are automatically removed from the separate list upon turning 18 and must register as regular voters under state law to continue voting
  • Town of Conway bears the cost of creating special registration forms and printing separate ballots when local questions appear on state election ballots
  • Filed as a local petition bill with prior town approval, sponsored by Representative Natalie M. Blais and Senator Paul W. Mark

Legislative Description

Granting the town of Conway the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Conway 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

Committee Referrals

Election Laws5/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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