Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H4097 — An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows resident non-citizens in Northampton to vote in city elections.

This bill amends the city charter to permit non-citizen residents to participate in preliminary and city elections in Northampton. It aims to expand voting rights to a broader segment of the community.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with non-citizen members will have a voice in local elections.

Summary

An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does H4097 do?
An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections
Who sponsors H4097?
H4097 is sponsored by Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat).
What is the current status of H4097?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H4097?
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