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MA H831
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sean Garballey
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AI Summary
- Lowers the voting age from 18 to 16 for municipal elections in Massachusetts cities and towns
- Allows 16 and 17-year-old citizens to register and vote for local officers if they meet residency requirements
- Amends Chapter 51, Section 1 of the General Laws governing voter qualifications
- Applies only to local elections, not state or federal races
- Filed on January 15, 2025 by Representatives Sean Garballey (23rd Middlesex) and Jack Patrick Lewis (7th Middlesex)
Legislative Description
Relative to age requirements in local elections
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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