Massachusetts H5680: Governor's Amendment

What the bill says

An Act Amending the Charter of the Town of Nantucket.” This Home Rule bill would amend various sections of the Charter of the Town of Nantucket, including by establishing a citizen-petition process whereby the Select Board would be required to place an article on the annual Town Meeting warrant upon receipt of the written request of twenty-five registered voters. However, there appears to be a typographical error in section 5 of the legislation, which would require the Select Board to take such action upon receipt of the written request of “fifty” registered voters instead of the intended twen.

From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:

An Act Amending the Charter of the Town of Nantucket.” This Home Rule bill would amend various sections of the Charter of the Town of Nantucket, including by establishing a citizen-petition process whereby the Select Board would be required to place an article on the annual Town Meeting warrant upon receipt of the written request of twenty-five registered voters. However, there appears to be a typographical error in section 5 of the legislation, which would require the Select Board to take such action upon receipt of the written request of “fifty” registered voters instead of the intended twenty-five. I support the Home Rule legislation to update the Charter as adopted by the Nantucket Town Meeting, and I request your prompt consideration of this bill. For the reasons stated above, I recommend that the bill be amended by striking out the word “fifty” in section 5 and replacing it with the word “twenty-five,” and, to address timeliness, by adding a section that will ensure that the legislation goes into effect upon signing. Respectfully submitted, Maura T. Healey, Governor

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Sponsors

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

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: See H4441

Common questions

What is H5680?

H5680 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): Governor's Amendment.

What does H5680 do?

In its own words: An Act Amending the Charter of the Town of Nantucket.” This Home Rule bill would amend various sections of the Charter of the Town of Nantucket, including by establishing a citizen-petition process whereby the Select Board would be required to place an article on the annual Town Meeting warrant upon receipt of the written request of twenty-five registered voters. However, there appears to be a typographical error in section 5 of the legislation, which would require the Select Board to take such action upon receipt of the written request of “fifty” registered voters instead of the intended twen.

What is the status of H5680?

Introduced as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: See H4441 (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored H5680?

Healey, Maura T. (I).

Where is the official record for H5680?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5680