H 861
An Act authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Sharon, Massachusetts, to grant voting rights to permanent resident aliens residing within its borders. The bill was initiated by a petition from the town of Sharon, demonstrating local support for this change. It specifically addresses election laws within the town.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Sharon to grant voting rights to permanent resident aliens.
- The authorization stems from a petition and town vote.
- The bill relates to local election laws.
- It was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- A hearing was scheduled for May 6, 2025.
Who is affected
- Permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon, Massachusetts
- The town of Sharon, Massachusetts
- Voters in Sharon, Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill expands the definition of who is eligible to vote locally in Sharon.
- It represents a local decision regarding voting rights, rather than a statewide change.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.861 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Edward R. Philips (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to grant local voting rights for permanent resident aliens in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips City/Town: Sharon (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.861
| 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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