An Act expanding democratic participation

This bill proposes to allow 16 and 17-year-olds in Massachusetts to vote in local municipal elections and presidential primaries. It amends state election laws to let young residents register and cast ballots in these specific contests, provided they meet standard residency and legal requirements. For presidential primaries, the bill includes a condition that political parties must agree to let younger voters participate. The legislation does not change voting rules for state, federal, or other non-primary elections.