Extends voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters in Massachusetts.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow noncitizen voters with legal immigration status to participate in municipal elections, town meetings, and serve in municipal offices if elected. Noncitizen voters must register using a specific form and can only vote in one municipality at a time. The state secretary will issue the registration form and regulations. Noncitizen voters will be informed of their rights and limitations, including the risk of jeopardizing their U.S. citizenship application by voting in federal elections.
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