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MA H861

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Philips

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Permanent resident aliens (green card holders) in Sharon who meet all voter qualifications except U.S. citizenship may register on a separate voter roll and vote in local elections, local ballot questions, and Town Meeting

  • Voting rights are limited to local matters only; permanent residents would not be permitted to vote in state or federal elections or on state/federal ballot questions

  • Sharon Select Board is authorized to create regulations and guidelines to implement the voting program

  • The town of Sharon has already approved this measure by local vote; requires state legislative approval as a home rule petition

  • Filed on January 16, 2025 by Representative Edward R. Philips (8th Norfolk); similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon

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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