Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 870: An Act granting the town of Acton the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 16 and 17 years old
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 870 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act granting the town of Acton the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. 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 Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Danillo A. Sena and Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Acton be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Cataldo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th 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