H 4148 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury

This bill allows lawful permanent residents aged 18+ who live in Shutesbury to register to vote in local town meetings, elections, and serve on municipal boards after applying to the Town Clerk. It directly affects noncitizen residents living in Shutesbury, enabling their participation in town-level decisions. The law explicitly states it does not grant voting rights for state or federal offices or ballots. The Selectboard may create implementation rules, but the bill is limited to Shutesbury's local governance only.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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