H4156
An Act establishing a charter for the city of Cambridge
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a charter for the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The charter will outline the city’s governance structure and procedures. The legislation was approved by the House and Senate, and subsequently signed into law by the Governor, becoming Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2025. This action allows Cambridge to tailor its local government to better meet the needs of its residents.
Key provisions
- Establishes a charter for the city of Cambridge.
- Defines the structure and powers of the city’s government.
- Outlines procedures for city operations and decision-making.
- Provides a framework for local governance in Cambridge.
Who is affected
- Residents of Cambridge, Massachusetts
- City officials and employees of Cambridge
- The Cambridge City Council
Notable changes
- The bill was amended by the Senate to incorporate provisions from Senate Bill S2598.
- The House concurred with the Senate amendments and added further amendments.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.4156 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a charter for the city of Cambridge
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4156) of Marjorie C. Decker (with the approval of the city council) for legislation to establish a charter for the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker City/Town: Cambridge (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 21 actions for Bill H.4156
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 5/29/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Amended (DiDomenico) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2598 |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading |
| 9/11/2025 | House | House concurred in the Senate amendment with a further amendment |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred in the House further amendment |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 9/16/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2025 |
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