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MA H855
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samantha Montano
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AI Summary
- Allows noncitizens aged 18+ with legal immigration status to vote in municipal elections, including races for mayor, city/town council, school committee, select board, and local ballot referendums
- Permits registered noncitizen voters to participate in town meetings and run for municipal elected office
- Prohibits noncitizen voters from voting in federal elections (President, Congress), state elections, or on state initiative petitions, per 18 U.S.C. 611
- Requires municipal election officials to notify noncitizen voters within 5 days of registration about their rights, limitations, and that voting in federal elections may jeopardize citizenship applications
- Directs the Secretary of State to create a separate noncitizen voter registration form requiring a sworn declaration of municipal residency, to be distributed at the same locations as standard voter registration forms
Legislative Description
Extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the Commonwealth
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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