H4190

Authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst

Introduced·6/4/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4190 authorizes lawful permanent residents in Amherst to vote in local elections.

Massachusetts H4190 allows lawful permanent residents aged 18 and older living in Amherst to register and vote in local elections. The town council can create rules to implement this change. This bill does not affect voting rights for state or federal offices.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
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