H4132
An Act to grant the town of Lexington the authority to endow legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Lexington, Massachusetts, to grant local voting rights in municipal elections to legal residents who meet certain criteria. Currently, voting rights are typically limited to those who are formally registered voters. This legislation would give the town the authority to decide which residents qualify for these additional voting rights, potentially expanding civic participation within the community. The bill is currently being reviewed by the committee on Election Laws.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Lexington to grant voting rights to legal residents.
- Allows the town to determine the criteria for receiving these voting rights.
- Addresses election laws within the town of Lexington.
- Requires local approval for the implementation of this authority.
Who is affected
- Residents of Lexington, Massachusetts
- Legal residents of Lexington
- The town government of Lexington
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of who can vote in Lexington municipal elections.
- Shifts decision-making authority regarding voting rights to the town government.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Ciccolo
Cosponsors
Cindy F. Friedman
Michelle L. Ciccolo
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Bill H.4132 194th (Current)
An Act to grant the town of Lexington the authority to endow legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4132) of Michelle L. Ciccolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to grant legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michelle L. Ciccolo City/Town: Lexington (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4132
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 5/15/2025 | 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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