An Act granting the City of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old

This bill grants the City of Somerville the authority to allow residents aged 16 and 17 to vote in local municipal elections, even though state law currently restricts voting to those 18 and older. Under the legislation, eligible young residents would register on a separate list using a special form and cast ballots only for local offices and city-specific questions, while remaining ineligible for state or federal elections. Once these individuals turn 18, they must transition to the standard state voter registration process to continue voting. The city would be responsible for creating the necessary forms and printing separate ballots for any local questions that appear on the state election day.