H4204

Providing for the election of candidates in the city of Haverhill

Complete·6/30/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4204 prohibits city officials from holding multiple elected or appointed city positions.

Massachusetts H4204 amends city election laws to prevent individuals from simultaneously holding the offices of Mayor, City Councilor, or School Committee member while also holding another elected or appointed city office or a city position with salary or compensation from the city treasury. This rule does not apply to City Councilors serving as acting Mayor. The act applies to city elections starting with the 2025 biennial municipal election.

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Calendar

Jul 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Jun 30

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 122 of the Acts of 2026

Jun 25

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor

Jun 24

House

Enacted