Bill
H 810
Overview: H 810, "An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth", also has a hearing scheduled for May 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00
Overview: H 810, "An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth", also has a hearing scheduled for May 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in B-1. It was introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to grant voting rights in municipal elections to all noncitizen residents of the commonwealth, not just permanent resident aliens as in the previous bill.
Key Provisions:
- Allows all noncitizen residents of the commonwealth, regardless of immigration status, to register and vote in municipal elections
- Specifies that this voting right applies only to local elections and not state or federal elections
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected parties are the noncitizen residents of the commonwealth, who would gain the ability to participate in local elections. Municipalities across the state would also be impacted by the change in their voter populations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: Like the previous bill, this legislation is scheduled for a public hearing on May 6, 2025. The legislature will then consider whether to pass the bill into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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