Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5251: Study Order
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5251 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Study Order. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Election Laws. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Discharged to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Election Laws to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to residency affidavits for candidates.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Election Laws | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on House Rules
- Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules
- Accompanied by H808
- Reported from the committee on Election Laws (under House Rule 27)