All Roll Calls
Yes: 10 • No: 0
MassachusettsH 4224194th General Court (2025-2026)House
An Act validating the New Salem annual town election
Sponsored By: Aaron L. Saunders (Democratic), Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Election LawsHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Salem 2025 town election validated
The law validates all votes cast in New Salem’s annual town election on May 5, 2025. It fixes any defects or omissions in how the election was called, despite any other law or by-law. The results stand, and town officials can act on them. It takes effect upon passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Democratic • House
Joanne M. Comerford
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 10/6/2025
Committee Favorable: Poll/Vote
Yes: 10 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Bill Text
Chapter 158 of the Acts of 2026
8/4/2026
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