H4097

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

Introduced·5/8/25
Introduced Text

Allows resident non-citizens to vote in Northampton's preliminary and city elections.

This bill amends the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. It modifies the qualification for voting to include non-citizens who are not otherwise disqualified under state law. This change applies to all preliminary, special, and regular city elections. The amendment takes effect upon the bill's passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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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