H861

Authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes local voting rights for permanent resident aliens in Sharon, Massachusetts.

This bill allows permanent resident aliens in Sharon, Massachusetts, to vote in local elections, including for local offices and ballot questions. It does not extend voting rights for state or federal offices or ballot questions. The Sharon Select Board will create regulations to implement this change.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)

Apr 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

Apr 28, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order