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H 870

Massachusetts - Session 194

House failed 2026-03-19
Elections / Voting
Bill Details

Title: An Act granting the town of Acton the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 16 and 17 years old

Summary

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws or any other general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any individual aged 16 or 17 years ...

Sponsor
Sena, Danillo A.
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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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