Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 4223
An Act lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (3)
- Sean Garballey (Democratic)
- Cindy F. Friedman (Democratic)
- David M. Rogers (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4223) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Text versions
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 - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Jun 16, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Election Laws