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MA H5227

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danielle Gregoire

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Vacancies in Marlborough ward councilor positions occurring before the last 12 months of the term must be filled by a special election ordered by the city council

  • Vacancies occurring within the last 12 months of the term are filled by majority vote of the remaining city council members rather than by election

  • Overrides section 59A of chapter 43 of the General Laws and any other conflicting general or special laws for Marlborough specifically

  • Filed on 3/5/2026 with local approval from the Marlborough mayor and city council

Legislative Description

Further regulating the filling of vacancies on the city council relative to the office of ward councilor in the City of Marlborough

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 03/24/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Laws3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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