H4556
An Act authorizing the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Avon, Massachusetts, to appoint a town clerk. It essentially removes any previous restrictions preventing the town from selecting its own clerk. The bill was passed by the Massachusetts legislature and signed into law by the Governor, becoming Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2026. This action allows Avon to manage its local government records and services more effectively.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk.
- Removes any previous limitations on Avon's ability to select a clerk.
- Provides the town of Avon with the authority to manage its town clerk position.
Who is affected
- Town of Avon, Massachusetts
- Residents of Avon
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
Thomas P. Walsh
William C. Galvin
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Bill H.4556 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2270) [Local Approval Received]. September 25, 2025.
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Sponsor: Thomas P. Walsh
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4556
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Substituted for H2270 |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed |
| 9/29/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/30/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2026 |
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