Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5660: An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Belmont
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5660 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Belmont. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5660) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to hold hybrid and remote town meetings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brownsberger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government