Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4499: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4499 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4499) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Friedman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth 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 study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws