Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4578: An Act authorizing Bridgewater town charter amendment for gender neutral language
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4578 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing Bridgewater town charter amendment for gender neutral language. Primary sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 26, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4781.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4578) of Dennis C. Gallagher (with the approval of the town council) relative to gender neutral language in the charter of the city known as the town of Bridgewater. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Gallagher | Primary 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4781
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government