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H879Introduced in the House

To preserve local decision making during an emergency

Introduced

Introduced by Tommy Vitolo, District 15-NOR

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

For legislation to authorize cities and towns to postpone town meetings due to certain short-term emergencies. Election Laws.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)

March 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)

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