HD 6005 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act pertaining to Holyoke's residency requirement

This bill amends the Holyoke City Charter to establish a two-year residency requirement for anyone seeking elected office in the city. Under the new rule, candidates must be U.S. citizens and have lived in Holyoke for at least two years before they are eligible to run for any elected position. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all future elections, ensuring that only long-term residents can hold public office.
Bill status Introduction 0 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

No actions recorded for this bill.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Pat Duffy
Pat Duffy
DDemocratic
MA
5th Hampden