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H4223Introduced in the House

Lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington

Introduced

Introduced by Sean Garballey, District 23-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

That the town of Arlington be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

April 2, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

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