An Act authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst

This bill would allow the town of Amherst to grant voting rights in local elections to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) living within its borders. It directly affects non-citizen residents who are legally authorized to live in the U.S. but cannot vote in state or federal elections. The key mechanism is authorizing Amherst to adopt a local ordinance, subject to approval by its town council, to extend these voting rights for municipal elections. The bill does not change state or federal voting laws but permits the town to determine local election eligibility.