Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5227: An Act further regulating the filling of vacancies on the city council relative to the office of ward councilor in the City of Marlborough
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5227 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act further regulating the filling of vacancies on the city council relative to the office of ward councilor in the City of Marlborough. Primary sponsor: Danielle Gregoire (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (August 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 159 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.
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5227) of Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the filling of vacancies on the city council relative to the office of ward councilor in the city of Marlborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Gregoire | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 159 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
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- 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
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