H 4459
An Act amending the charter of the town of Seekonk
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Bill overview
This bill amends the charter of the town of Seekonk, Massachusetts. It makes changes to the town’s governing documents, likely updating provisions related to local governance and operations. The bill was substituted for a previous version (H.3913) and subsequently passed by both the Senate and House, and was signed into law by the Governor. This legislation represents an update to Seekonk’s legal framework.
Key provisions
- Updates the town charter of Seekonk.
- Likely modifies provisions related to town governance.
- Reflects changes from a previously submitted version (H.3913).
- Approved by both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate.
- Signed into law by the Governor.
Who is affected
- Residents of Seekonk, Massachusetts
- Town officials and employees of Seekonk
- The town government of Seekonk
Notable changes
- Revisions to the town charter.
- Incorporates changes from House Bill 3913.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
Steven S. Howitt
Thomas P. Walsh
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Bill H.4459 194th (Current)
An Act amending the charter of the town of Seekonk
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3913) [Local Approval Received]. August 28, 2025.
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Sponsor: Thomas P. Walsh
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4459
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Substituted for H3913 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed |
| 9/2/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/29/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2026 |
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