Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 512: An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 512 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2567.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 512) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 S2567
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws