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MA H870

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Danillo Sena

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Acton residents aged 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections, including local offices, local ballot questions, and town meetings
  • Requires the town clerk to establish a separate voter registration list and alternative registration form specifically for 16- and 17-year-old voters
  • Voters on the separate list must re-register through the standard process upon turning 18 to continue voting eligibility
  • Voting rights apply only to local matters; 16- and 17-year-olds cannot vote on state or federal offices or ballot questions
  • Town of Acton bears costs for special registration forms and separate ballots when local questions appear on state election ballots

Legislative Description

Granting the town of Acton the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 16 and 17 years old

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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