H4148
An Act relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow lawful permanent residents in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, to vote in local town elections. The petition, approved by the town of Shutesbury, proposes a change to the town’s election laws to include permanent residents who meet certain criteria. It’s a local measure addressing voting rights within a specific municipality.
Key provisions
- Allows lawful permanent residents to vote in Shutesbury town elections.
- The measure is based on a petition approved by the town of Shutesbury.
- It pertains to the election laws of the town of Shutesbury.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2025.
Who is affected
- Lawful permanent residents in Shutesbury, Massachusetts
- Town residents of Shutesbury
- The town government of Shutesbury
Notable changes
- Potentially expands the electorate in Shutesbury by including permanent residents.
- Represents a local initiative to modify existing voting laws.
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Primary sponsor
Aaron L. Saunders
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4148 194th (Current)
An Act relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4148) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Aaron L. Saunders , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Shutesbury (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4148
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/19/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 5/20/2025 | 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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