Massachusetts H870 allows the town of Acton to grant voting rights in municipal elections to residents aged 16 and 17.
Massachusetts H870 authorizes the town of Acton to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents aged 16 and 17. These local voters must register separately and can vote in local elections and town meetings. Upon turning 18, they must re-register as regular voters. This act does not extend voting rights to state or federal elections. The town clerk is responsible for creating and managing the registration process and forms.
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