H 841
An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the city of Boston to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in municipal elections. The proposal, approved by the mayor and city council, seeks to lower the voting age for local elections within Boston. This change would align Boston with other municipalities that have already taken similar steps.
Key provisions
- Allows Boston to grant voting rights to residents aged 16 and 17.
- The proposal was approved by the Mayor and City Council of Boston.
- Voting rights would apply to municipal elections only.
- This legislation seeks to lower the voting age for local elections.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2025.
Who is affected
- Residents of Boston
- City of Boston voters
- City of Boston government
- Young people aged 16 and 17
Notable changes
- Lowers the voting age for municipal elections in Boston to 16 and 17.
- Requires city council approval to implement the change.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.841 194th (Current)
An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 841) of Russell E. Holmes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the eligible age for voting in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Russell E. Holmes City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.841
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27) |
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