Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5584: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting for local elections in the city of Salem
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5584 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting for local elections in the city of Salem. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 2026): Hearing rescheduled to 09/15/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5584) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to use ranked choice voting for local elections in said city. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/15/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws