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MA H4097
Bill
Status
5/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lindsay Sabadosa
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AI Summary
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Amends Northampton's city charter (Chapter 277 of the Acts of 2012) to allow noncitizen residents to vote in municipal elections
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Extends voting rights to all city residents, regardless of citizenship status, for preliminary elections, special elections, and regular city elections
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Ward residents, whether citizens or noncitizens, would be qualified to vote for ward councilor and ward school committee positions
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Noncitizen voters must not be otherwise disqualified from voting under state law
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Filed on January 9, 2025 with local approval from Northampton's mayor and city council already received
Legislative Description
Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens 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