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MA H814
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Connolly
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the minimum voting age by changing age requirements from "years" to "days" throughout Massachusetts election law, effectively allowing voting from birth
- Defines "capacity to make voting decisions independently" as understanding the nature and consequences of voting decisions without significant caregiver input
- Permits voters who lack independent decision-making capacity to receive guidance, support, or assistance from a family member at polling sites, with the voter able to nullify the ballot by informing the presiding officer
- Establishes a "baby and caregiver voter challenge program" at birth centers, childcare centers, and pediatric practices, created by the Secretary of State in consultation with public health and early education officials
- Creates a voter challenge program in schools and afterschool centers allowing students to serve as voter outreach coordinators, and requires registrars to notify residents of the opportunity to register dependent family members to vote
Legislative Description
Enabling children’s right to vote
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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