Massachusetts H866 allows cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens.

Massachusetts H866 amends election laws to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens. Non-citizens aged 18 or older, residing in a city or town that approves the bill, can vote in municipal elections for school committee, city council, and board of selectmen. The bill requires voter registration forms to include a declaration by non-citizens that they reside in the municipality and intend to become U.S. citizens. The provisions take effect 90 days after a majority vote in favor of the ballot question.

Massachusetts H866 allows cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens.

Massachusetts H866 amends election laws to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens. Non-citizens aged 18 or older, residing in a city or town that approves the bill, can vote in municipal elections for school committee, city council, and board of selectmen. The bill requires voter registration forms to include a declaration by non-citizens that they reside in the municipality and intend to become U.S. citizens. The provisions take effect 90 days after a majority vote in favor of the ballot question.