Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 861: An Act authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 861 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon. Primary sponsor: Ted Philips (Democratic). 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 Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Edward R. Philips (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to grant local voting rights for permanent resident aliens in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Philips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
“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