H 5364 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act further amending Holyoke's residency requirement

This bill updates Holyoke's city charter to clarify when an elected or appointed office becomes vacant. It specifies that a vacancy occurs if an official stops living in the city or is convicted of a crime that could lead to imprisonment. The changes apply to all positions established under the city's current laws and take effect immediately upon passing.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
May 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Pat Duffy
Pat Duffy
DDemocratic
MA
5th Hampden