Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4445: An Act establishing a charter for the city of Somerville
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4445 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a charter for the city of Somerville. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 19, 2025): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2025.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4264) [Local Approval Received]. August 21, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th 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
- Signed by the Governor, Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2025
- Enacted and laid before the Governor
- Enacted
- House concurred in the Senate amendment
- Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading
- Passed to be engrossed
- Amended (Jehlen) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2604
- Read third
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
- Passed to be engrossed
- Substituted for H4264