H4096

Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections

Introduced·5/8/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4096 would allow Northampton residents aged 16 and older to vote in preliminary and city elections.

Massachusetts H4096 amends the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents aged 16 and older to vote in preliminary and city elections. This change applies to all preliminary, special, and regular city elections. The bill modifies the existing law to include this new voting qualification, effective upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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