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MA H4438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Balinsky Armini

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2-3 of chapter 2 of the Swampscott town charter to establish two annual town meetings instead of one
  • Annual town meetings will be held on the third Monday of May and the first Monday in December each year
  • Select board retains authority to set additional meeting times and places as specified in warrants
  • Charter amendment supersedes any inconsistent provisions in existing Swampscott charter or by-laws
  • Filed with local approval from the town of Swampscott; takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the charter of the town of Swampscott establishing a fall annual town meeting

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 32 of the Acts of 2026

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/22/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government8/25/2025

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