Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5052: An Act relative to town meeting accessibility
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5052 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to town meeting accessibility. Primary sponsor: Ken Gordon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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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. 5052) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) relative to town meeting form of government in the town of Burlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Gordon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21st 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
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government