H4095
An Act granting the town of Conway the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Conway residents aged 16 and 17 years old
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Conway, Massachusetts, to grant voting rights to residents aged 16 and 17 in municipal elections. Currently, the town does not have the authority to extend this right to younger residents. The bill seeks to give the town government the power to decide whether to include these younger voters in local elections. This would be a local decision, determined by the town’s voters.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Conway to provide voting rights to residents aged 16 and 17.
- Extends voting rights in municipal elections to this age group.
- The decision to implement this change would be made by the town’s voters.
- The bill addresses election laws within the town of Conway.
Who is affected
- Residents of Conway, Massachusetts
- Town government of Conway
- Young adults aged 16 and 17 in Conway
Notable changes
- Currently, 16 and 17-year-olds in Conway do not have the right to vote in municipal elections.
- This bill would establish a mechanism for the town to grant this right.
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Paul W. Mark
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Bill H.4095 194th (Current)
An Act granting the town of Conway the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Conway residents aged 16 and 17 years old
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4095) of Natalie M. Blais and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) that the town of Conway be authorized to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents of said town aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Blais , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Conway (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4095
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/8/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) |
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