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MA H810
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Connolly
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AI Summary
- Allows noncitizens aged 18+ with legal immigration status to vote in municipal elections, including races for mayor, city council, school committee, select board, and local ballot referendums
- Permits eligible noncitizen voters to participate in town meetings and run for municipal elected office
- Prohibits noncitizen voters from voting in federal elections (President, Congress), state elections, or on state initiative petitions, per federal law (18 U.S.C. 611)
- Requires municipal election officials to maintain a separate noncitizen voter list and notify registrants within 5 days of their rights, limitations, and that voting in federal elections could jeopardize citizenship applications
- Directs the Secretary of State to create a noncitizen voter registration form requiring a signed declaration of residency under penalty of perjury
Legislative Description
Extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
4/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Laws2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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