Allows 17-year-olds in Massachusetts to vote in preliminary or primary elections if they pre-register.

Massachusetts H854 amends election laws to allow 17-year-olds who pre-register to vote in preliminary or primary elections. These pre-registrants must be 18 by the time of any subsequent special or general election. The bill modifies existing law to include this provision, ensuring that 17-year-olds can participate in the electoral process earlier than previously allowed.

Allows 17-year-olds in Massachusetts to vote in preliminary or primary elections if they pre-register.

Massachusetts H854 amends election laws to allow 17-year-olds who pre-register to vote in preliminary or primary elections. These pre-registrants must be 18 by the time of any subsequent special or general election. The bill modifies existing law to include this provision, ensuring that 17-year-olds can participate in the electoral process earlier than previously allowed.