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MA H4223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Garballey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows Arlington residents aged 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections, including local offices, local ballot questions, and town meetings
  • Requires the Arlington town clerk to create a separate registration list and alternative registration form for these "local voters"
  • Local voters are automatically removed from the separate list upon turning 18 and must register through standard state voter registration to continue voting
  • Explicitly excludes 16 and 17-year-old voters from participating in any state or federal elections or ballot questions
  • Filed on 6/12/2025 with local approval already received from the town of Arlington

Legislative Description

Lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington

Last Action

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

8/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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