Massachusetts H4132: An Act to grant the town of Lexington the authority to endow legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 12, 2025:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section one of chapter fifty-one of the General Laws, or any other general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any lawful permanent resident- otherwise known as a green card holder- of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, that is otherwise eligible under all provision for voters in section of of said chapter fifty one, other than citizenship under the laws of the United States of America, shall be considered a qualified local voter (henceforth, "local voter") of the town for the purposes of voting in all town municipal elections, and shall be eligible to stand for and participate as a member in Town Meetings, and sign all nominating, warrant, and other petitions authorized by Town bylaws, including school committee referendum or other municipal elections. SECTION 2. Said office of the Town Clerk shall establish a separate registration list for local voters who shall fill out an alternative registration form. Upon becoming a U.S, citizen, each local voter shall be taken off said list and notified that they must register as a regular voter in accordance with state law, regulations, and guidelines, in order to be eligible to vote. Said office shall create and print, at the Town of Lexington's expense, the special registration form needed for the purpose of registering local voters. SECTION 3. Said …

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Sponsors

• Michelle Ciccolo (D, 15th Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Cindy Friedman (D)

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)
2. August 29, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
3. May 15, 2025: Senate concurred
4. May 12, 2025: Referred to the committee on Election Laws
5. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H4132?

H4132 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to grant the town of Lexington the authority to endow legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections.

What is the status of H4132?

Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored H4132?

Michelle Ciccolo (D, 15th Middlesex), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H4132?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4132