Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2552: An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to recall elected officials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2552 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to recall elected officials. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): New draft substituted (Dooner), see S3018.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orall of Berkeley, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2552) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) to authorize the town of Berkley to recall elected officials. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- New draft substituted (Dooner), see S3018
- Read third
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Election Laws