An Act providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow non-citizen residents of Somerville, Massachusetts, to vote in municipal elections. It seeks to expand voting rights within the city by granting legal voting access to individuals who are not U.S. citizens but reside in Somerville. The bill was approved by the city council and mayor and subsequently passed through the Senate. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to achieve similar voting rights for Somerville’s non-citizen population.
Key provisions
- Grants legal voting rights in municipal elections to non-citizen residents of Somerville.
- The bill was approved by the Somerville city council and mayor.
- This legislation follows previous attempts to expand voting rights in the city.
- It addresses local election laws within Somerville.
Who is affected
- Non-citizen residents of Somerville, Massachusetts
- Municipal election voters in Somerville
- City of Somerville residents
Notable changes
- Expands voting rights beyond U.S. citizens to include non-citizen residents.
- Builds upon prior attempts to grant voting rights to non-citizens in Somerville.
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