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H 861

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 19, 2026.

An Act authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon.

Bill ID MA-194-H-861
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Election Laws
House failed 2026-03-19
Elections / Voting
Summary

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section one of Chapter fifty-one of the General Laws, or any other general or special law, rule, or regulation to the contrary ...

Sponsor
Philips, Edward R.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-19 Status failed
2026-03-19 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)
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