HD 4323 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act granting the town of Southborough the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Southborough residents aged 17 years old

HD 4323 authorizes the town of Southborough to allow residents aged 17 to vote in local municipal elections. If approved by the town, this bill would directly affect Southborough residents who turn 17, granting them voting rights in town elections like school board or local budget votes. The key provision gives Southborough the legal authority to implement this change through its own local process, without requiring state-wide legislative action. This is a local option, not a statewide mandate, and would only apply to Southborough's municipal elections.
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Kate Donaghue
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