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MA H4148

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Saunders

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Lawful permanent residents aged 18 or older residing in Shutesbury may apply to register to vote in town meetings, local elections, and town actions
  • Registered noncitizen permanent residents may also serve on elected and appointed municipal boards, commissions, and committees
  • Voting rights are limited to local matters only—noncitizen residents cannot vote in state or federal elections or on state or federal ballot questions
  • The Shutesbury Selectboard is authorized to create regulations and guidelines to implement the program
  • Filed as a home rule petition with local approval already received from the town

Legislative Description

Relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

8/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws5/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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