Allows 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in municipal elections if they meet registration requirements.
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to allow citizens aged 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections if they are residents of the city or town where they register and meet the registration requirements. This change aims to increase municipal participation by including a wider eligible range of voters.
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