Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 3918
An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3918) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections for certain residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) - Aug 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 - Jul 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Mar 20, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Election Laws