Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4096: An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4096 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4096) 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 residents sixteen years or age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws