Massachusetts H4916: An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Bedford

What the bill says

An act entitled "An Act Authorizing Ranked Choice Voting in the Town of Bedford" be accepted? (a) The Town Counsel shall prepare the summary of the proposed legislation, which shall appear on the ballot along with the question provided in this section. (b) If a majority of votes cast in answer to the question is in the affirmative, the town shall be taken to have accepted the legislation, but not otherwise. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect immediately upon approval of said question; provided, however, that it shall be applicable only to town elections whose date is 90 days or more after t.

From the introduced text, January 8, 2026:

an act entitled "An Act Authorizing Ranked Choice Voting in the Town of Bedford" be accepted? (a) The Town Counsel shall prepare the summary of the proposed legislation, which shall appear on the ballot along with the question provided in this section. (b) If a majority of votes cast in answer to the question is in the affirmative, the town shall be taken to have accepted the legislation, but not otherwise. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect immediately upon approval of said question; provided, however, that it shall be applicable only to town elections whose date is 90 days or more after the day the act is accepted.

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Sponsors

• Kenneth Gordon (D, 21st Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Michael Barrett (D, Third Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5413
2. January 29, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 02/10/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
3. January 12, 2026: Senate concurred