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MA H4190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mindy Domb

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Lawful permanent residents aged 18 or older residing in Amherst may apply to register on a separate voter list maintained by the town clerk
  • Registered lawful permanent residents would be permitted to vote in local elections for local offices and local ballot questions only
  • Voting rights explicitly exclude state and federal offices and state and federal ballot questions
  • Amherst Town Council is authorized to formulate regulations and guidelines for implementation
  • Filed as a local petition with approval already received from the Amherst Town Council; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst

Last Action

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

8/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws6/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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