Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 852: An Act relative to youth voting and civic participation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 852 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to youth voting and civic participation. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (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 Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 852) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Sean Garballey relative to the eligibility of certain seventeen year old persons to vote in preliminary or primary elections. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
“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 H5253 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws