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H 4097STATE · MassachusettsIntroduced

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

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.]

Voted 4/2/2026View source

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  1. 4/2/2026Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
  2. 8/29/2025Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
  3. 5/12/2025Senate concurred
  4. 5/8/2025Referred to the committee on Election Laws