H3919
An Act authorizing local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Leverett, Massachusetts, to grant voting rights to lawful permanent residents who live within its borders. Currently, lawful permanent residents are not automatically eligible to vote in local elections. This legislation seeks to expand access to the ballot box for this specific group of residents, based on a petition and local approval.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Leverett to provide voting rights to lawful permanent residents.
- The authorization is based on a petition and local approval from the town.
- The bill specifically targets lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett.
- It expands voting rights beyond those automatically granted to U.S. citizens.
Who is affected
- Lawful permanent residents of Leverett, MA
- The town of Leverett, MA
- Voters in Leverett, MA
Notable changes
- Currently, lawful permanent residents in Leverett do not have voting rights in local elections.
- This bill would create an exception to the general rule regarding voter eligibility.
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Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.3919 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3919) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Leverett be authorized to provide for local voting rights for certain lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Blais , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Leverett (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3919
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27) |
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