H4148

Relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury

Introduced·5/19/25
Introduced Text

Allows lawful permanent residents in Shutesbury to vote in local town elections.

This bill permits lawful permanent residents aged 18 and older in Shutesbury to register and vote in local town meetings and elections. It does not extend voting rights for state or federal offices or ballot questions. The Selectboard of Shutesbury can create rules to implement this change.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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