An Act authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon

HD 2617 allows permanent resident aliens (green card holders) living in Sharon, Massachusetts, to register and vote in local elections. It specifically permits them to vote for town officials, local ballot questions, and at Town Meetings, but excludes voting for state or federal offices or questions. The Sharon Select Board can create rules to implement the law, and the bill explicitly states it does not grant any voting rights for state or federal elections. This bill directly affects eligible permanent residents in Sharon by expanding their local voting rights within defined boundaries.