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H 4097 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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

Summary
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4097) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton to authorize resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows non-citizen residents to vote in local elections, advancing immigrant integration and civic participation95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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