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MA H854
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joan Meschino
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AI Summary
- Allows 17-year-olds who are pre-registered to vote in preliminary and primary elections if they will turn 18 by the subsequent general or special election
- Amends Chapter 51 of Massachusetts General Laws to expand voting rights for pre-registrants under Section 47A
- Maintains the requirement that all other pre-registrants must wait until age 18 to vote unless otherwise permitted by law
- Filed by Representative Joan Meschino of the 3rd Plymouth District on January 9, 2025
- Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 705 in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to youth voter engagement
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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