Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5684: An Act amending the charter of the town of Middleton
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5684 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the charter of the town of Middleton. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 5462) [Local Approval Received]. October 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| Brad Jones | Co-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
- Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Passed to be engrossed
- Substituted for H5462