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MA H852

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Pre-registered 17-year-olds would be eligible to vote in preliminary and primary elections if they will turn 18 by the subsequent general or special election
  • Amends Section 47A of Chapter 51 of the General Laws regarding voter pre-registration
  • Pre-registrants under 17 remain prohibited from voting until they reach full voting age unless otherwise permitted by law
  • Filed on January 15, 2025 by Representatives Jack Patrick Lewis (7th Middlesex) and Sean Garballey (23rd Middlesex)
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 809 in the 2021-2022 session

Legislative Description

Relative to youth voting and civic participation

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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