Massachusetts S3148: An Act validating the 2026 annual election in the town of Oakham

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 25, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 10 of chapter 39 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the acts and proceedings taken by the town of Oakham at the town election held on May 18, 2026, and all actions taken pursuant thereto, are hereby ratified, validated and confirmed, notwithstanding any failure to vote, publish or post the warrant for that election. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Healey, Maura T. (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 10, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
2. July 21, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:20 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. July 9, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
4. June 30, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
5. June 25, 2026: House concurred
6. June 25, 2026: Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Election Laws (July 29, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3148?

S3148 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act validating the 2026 annual election in the town of Oakham.

What is the status of S3148?

In committee as of August 10, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (August 10, 2026).

Who sponsored S3148?

Healey, Maura T. (I).

Where is the official record for S3148?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3148