Home Rule Charter amendment for Reading

Massachusetts Legislative Events

Published April 6th, 2026

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H5102 on April 6, 2026, a Home Rule Charter amendment affecting the town of Reading. The bill modifies municipal governance structures and received local approval. Sponsored by Rep. Bradley Jones through the 194th General Court.

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What changed

The Massachusetts House passed H5102 on April 6, 2026, amending the Home Rule Charter for the town of Reading. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Bradley Jones and progressed through standard legislative channels, including favorable committee reports from the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee. The Senate concurred on February 12, 2026.

Municipal officials in Reading should monitor for final enactment and any subsequent implementation guidance. Legal professionals advising the town should review the final charter text once published to assess any changes to governance structures, powers, or procedures. The amendment applies specifically to Reading's local government operations.

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ChangeBridge / Massachusetts / H5102 Passed H5102 H Passed 2026-04-06

Relative to the town of Reading Home Rule Charter

Relative to the charter of the town of Reading. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill Details

State Massachusetts

Session 194th General Court

Chamber House

Official Source malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5102

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Action History

2026-04-06 H Read third and passed to be engrossed 2026-03-16 H Read second and ordered to a third reading 2026-03-16 H Rules suspended 2026-03-16 H Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting 2026-03-12 H Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling 2026-03-03 J Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time 2026-02-26 J Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222 2026-02-12 S Senate concurred 2026-02-11 H Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government