Immigration

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4555: An Act providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville

This bill allows non-citizen residents of Somerville who meet all other voter eligibility requirements (like residency) to register and vote in local elections and ballot questions. It creates a separate voter registration list managed by Somerville's election board, requiring a special form and a sworn declaration of residency. Non-citizens voting under this law can only participate in city-level elections (e.g., mayor, city council, local ballot measures), not state or federal elections. The city must cover costs for the special registration forms and separate ballots if local questions appear on state election ballots, while maintaining clear separation from state voter lists.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationGrants non-citizen residents voting rights in local elections, advancing immigrant integration and inclusion without restricting immigration enforcement or services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 866: An Act enabling cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens of the Commonwealth

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 866) of David M. Rogers for legislation to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExtends municipal voting rights to noncitizens, supporting immigrant integration per bill's explicit intent to enable local election participation for noncitizen residents.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 810: An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 810) of Mike Connolly relative to extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExtends municipal voting rights to noncitizens, advancing immigrant integration and civic participation per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 855: An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the Commonwealth

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 855) of Samantha Montaño relative to extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizens. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExtends municipal voting rights to noncitizens, advancing immigrant integration and rights under state election laws.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4769: An Act authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst

This bill would allow the town of Amherst to grant voting rights in local elections to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) living within its borders. It directly affects non-citizen residents who are legally authorized to live in the U.S. but cannot vote in state or federal elections. The key mechanism is authorizing Amherst to adopt a local ordinance, subject to approval by its town council, to extend these voting rights for municipal elections. The bill does not change state or federal voting laws but permits the town to determine local election eligibility.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExtends voting rights to lawful permanent residents, advancing immigrant participation in local governance without restricting services or enforcement.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 436: An Act relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to affirm equal access for English learners in public education, directly strengthening educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures equal access to public education for English learners, a group including immigrant children, supporting educational rights without discrimination.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 512: An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 512) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly extends municipal voting rights to noncitizens, advancing immigrant rights by including noncitizen residents in local elections, a direct support measure for immigrant integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4033: An Act providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville

By Representatives Uyterhoeven of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4033) of Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the city of Somerville. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill grants non-citizen residents voting rights in Somerville municipal elections, directly supporting immigrant integration and inclusion through civic participation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2012: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, a sector with high immigrant worker presence, protecting labor rights and aligning with immigrant rights support.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title 'establishing fairness for agricultural laborers' directly supports worker protections in labor rights, aligning with key support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1994: An Act protecting tenants from retaliation and coercion

By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Priscila S. Sousa, Manny Cruz and Carlos González relative to protecting tenants from retaliation and coercion by threat of disclosing immigration status. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects tenants from retaliation using immigration status threats, strengthening tenant rights in housing policy.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits retaliation by threatening to disclose immigration status, directly protecting tenants from coercion related to immigration status.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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