The bill amends Section 17-1-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-1, which pertains to voting eligibility. It introduces new language that allows citizens who are at least sixteen (16) years old to register and vote in school committee elections in municipalities where such committees are elected. This provision is contingent upon the city or town enacting an ordinance, referendum, or other mechanism to implement this change. Additionally, the bill maintains existing requirements for voting eligibility, including age, residency, and registration deadlines for general elections.

The bill also clarifies that individuals who are not yet eighteen but will be by the time of a general election may participate in primary elections. It retains the stipulation that a person who has not registered or whose registration has been canceled can still vote for president and vice-president on election day, initiating the voter registration process. Overall, the bill aims to expand voting rights for younger citizens in local school committee elections while preserving the established voting framework for other elections.