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MA S529
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Rausch
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AI Summary
- Allows citizens aged 16 or 17 to register and vote in municipal elections for local officers in Massachusetts cities and towns
- Requires the young voter to be a resident of the city or town where they register and comply with existing voter registration requirements
- Makes this a local option provision, meaning individual cities and towns must accept the section before it takes effect in their municipality
- Amends Chapter 51 of the General Laws by adding new Section 1G after Section 1F
- Similar legislation was previously filed as Senate Bill 438 in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Ensuring municipal participation of the widest eligible range
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2567
7/31/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Laws2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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