H4190
An Act authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, to grant voting rights to lawful permanent residents who live there. Currently, lawful permanent residents are not eligible to vote in local elections. The bill seeks to align Amherst’s voting practices with broader principles of civic inclusion and allow more residents to participate in local government. It is a joint petition supported by the town council.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Amherst to extend voting rights to lawful permanent residents.
- Specifically targets lawful permanent residents residing within the town of Amherst.
- Requires local approval from the town council for implementation.
- Addresses election laws within the town of Amherst.
- Related to previous legislation (H.3840) proposing similar changes.
Who is affected
- Lawful permanent residents of Amherst
- Town residents of Amherst
- Local government in Amherst
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of who can vote in local Amherst elections.
- Represents a change from the current law which restricts voting rights to citizens only.
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Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4190 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst
By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4190) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the town council) that the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to extend local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Mindy Domb , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Amherst (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4190
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 6/5/2025 | 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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