Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4956: An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4956 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Primary sponsor: Russell Holmes (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 28, 2025): Referred to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to establish a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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
- Referred to the committee on House Rules