H4223

Lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington

Introduced·6/16/25
Introduced Text

Lowers the voting age in municipal elections in Arlington to 16 and 17 years old.

This bill allows individuals aged 16 and 17 who reside in Arlington to vote in municipal elections, local ballot questions, and town meetings. The town clerk must establish a separate registration list for these local voters. Upon turning 18, these voters must register as regular voters to vote in state or federal elections. The town clerk can create regulations and guidelines to implement this change, and the town can pass bylaws to support it.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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Sponsors

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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