An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections

This bill amends the city charter of Northampton to allow residents aged sixteen or older to vote in preliminary, special, and regular city elections. The change directly affects young adults in Northampton who currently cannot vote in local races due to age restrictions. By updating the specific articles in the city's governing document, the legislation lowers the voting age for local elections from eighteen to sixteen. This policy adjustment applies only to Northampton and does not alter voting rules for state or federal elections.