Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4916: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Bedford
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4916 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Bedford. Primary sponsor: Ken Gordon (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5413.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4916) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize ranked choice voting in the town of Bedford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Gordon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21st Middlesex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third 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 H5413
- Hearing scheduled for 02/10/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws