All Roll Calls
Yes: 11 • No: 0
MassachusettsH 4233194th General Court (2025-2026)House
An Act amending the charter of the city of Malden
Sponsored By: Steven Ultrino (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Municipalities and Regional GovernmentHouse Steering, Policy and SchedulingBills in the Third Reading
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Bill Overview
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Malden city charter rules repealed now
The law repeals Sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, 23C, 23D, 23F, 23G, and 32 of Malden’s 1881 charter. These parts of the charter no longer apply. This may change duties and procedures for city officials and services in Malden. The change takes effect upon passage, so it applies immediately.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Steven Ultrino
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 7/25/2025
Committee Favorable: Ought to Pass
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2026
1/15/2026Enacted and laid before the Governor
1/8/2026SenateEnacted
1/8/2026HouseHouse concurred in the Senate amendment
1/7/2026HouseReferred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading
12/11/2025HousePassed to be engrossed
12/8/2025SenateAmended (Lewis) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2808
12/8/2025SenateRead third
12/8/2025SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
12/8/2025SenateRead second and ordered to a third reading
10/23/2025SenateRead; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
9/25/2025SenateRead third and passed to be engrossed
9/22/2025HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
9/2/2025HouseRules suspended
9/2/2025HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
9/2/2025HouseBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
8/4/2025HouseHearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
7/9/2025legislatureSenate concurred
6/26/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
6/23/2025House
Bill Text
Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2026
1/15/2026
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