Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4569: An Act relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of Bridgewater
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4569 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of Bridgewater. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2026.
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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. 2269) [Local Approval Received]. September 29, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
“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 22 of the Acts of 2026
- Enacted and laid before the Governor
- Enacted
- Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Passed to be engrossed
- Substituted for H2269