Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5702: An Act changing the board of selectmen in the town of Oxford to select board
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5702 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act changing the board of selectmen in the town of Oxford to select board. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 26, 2026): Senate concurred.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative McKenna of Sutton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5702) of Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) that the town of Oxford be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government