Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5462: An Act amending the charter of the town of Middleton
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5462 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the charter of the town of Middleton. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2026): Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5684.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5462) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Sally P. Kerans and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) relative to recall petitions in the charter of the town of Middleton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5684
- Read third
- 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 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:20 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to include Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws