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MA H4171

Bill

Status

Passed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Murray

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 271 of the Acts of 1933 (Section 7) to update procedures for filling vacancies among town meeting members in Milford, Massachusetts
  • Vacancies may be filled until the next annual election by remaining precinct members selecting from registered voters in that precinct
  • Town Clerk must promptly notify precinct members of vacancies and call a special meeting, mailing notices specifying the object, time, and place
  • A majority of precinct members constitutes a quorum at the special meeting, with vacancy selections made by ballot requiring a majority vote
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage; has received local approval from the Town of Milford

Legislative Description

Relative to any vacancy among town meeting members in Milford

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 17 of the Acts of 2026

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Bills in the Third Reading1/12/2026
Steering, Policy and Scheduling10/15/2025
Election Laws5/29/2025

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