An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections

This bill proposes to amend the city charter of Northampton, Massachusetts, to grant voting rights in local preliminary and city elections to residents who are not U.S. citizens. The key provision adds a new section to the city charter stating that any resident, regardless of citizenship status, who is not otherwise disqualified by state law, is qualified to vote in these local elections. By changing the charter, the bill directly affects the city of Northampton and its non-citizen residents, allowing them to participate in the selection of city officials. The change is limited to local elections and does not extend voting rights to state or federal levels.