H4223
An Act lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington
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Bill overview
This bill would allow residents of Arlington, Massachusetts, aged 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections. It is a joint petition from local representatives seeking to lower the voting age within the town. The bill has been referred to the committee on Election Laws and is currently undergoing a study order.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Arlington to grant voting rights to residents aged 16 and 17 in municipal elections.
- The bill is a joint petition from local representatives.
- It was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- Currently undergoing a study order (H5311).
Who is affected
- Residents of Arlington, Massachusetts
- Municipal election voters in Arlington
Notable changes
- This bill would lower the voting age in municipal elections to 16 and 17.
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Bill H.4223 194th (Current)
An Act lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4223) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Sean Garballey , Cindy F. Friedman City/Town: Arlington (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4223
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/16/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 6/18/2025 | 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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