H4095

Granting the town of Conway the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Conway residents aged 16 and 17 years old

Introduced·5/8/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4095 allows Conway residents aged 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections.

Massachusetts H4095 grants the town of Conway the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents aged 16 and 17. This bill allows eligible individuals to vote in local elections and on local ballot questions. The board of registrars of voters in Conway must establish a separate registration list for these local voters and print a special registration form. Once these voters turn 18, they must register as regular voters to continue participating in elections. This bill does not extend voting rights to state or federal offices or ballot questions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

Aug 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1

Aug 29, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order