Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H841 — An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

In plain language

The bill allows 16 and 17-year-olds in Boston to vote in municipal elections.

This legislation gives the city of Boston the power to permit residents aged 16 and 17 to participate in local elections. It aims to engage younger citizens in the democratic process.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with teenagers may see their children participate more actively in local elections and community matters.

Summary

An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old

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

Sponsors (1)

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 H841 do?
An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old
Who sponsors H841?
H841 is sponsored by Russell E. Holmes (Democrat).
What is the current status of H841?
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 H841?
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