Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4146: An Act establishing a charter for the city of Medford
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4146 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a charter for the city of Medford. Primary sponsor: Paul Donato (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4263.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4146) of Paul J. Donato, Christine P. Barber and Sean Garballey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the charter of the city of Medford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Donato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4263
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government