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MA H4096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Lowers the voting age from 18 to 16 for Northampton municipal elections, including preliminary, special, and regular city elections
  • Applies to all city-wide races and ward-specific elections for ward councilor and ward school committee positions
  • Amends Chapter 277 of the Acts of 2012 (Northampton's special act charter) by inserting new article 8-6 on voter qualifications
  • Requires voters to be city or ward residents who are not otherwise disqualified from voting under state law
  • Filed with approval from the Northampton mayor and city council; takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections

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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