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MA H852
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jack Lewis
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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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