Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMassachusettsIntroduced
H 5674: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Arlington
Unknown Sponsor
H 5674 status: Introduced — Senate concurred (updated Sep 21, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5674) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to providing for recall elections in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Increases democratic participation for Arlington residents
- Provides mechanism to remove elected officials
- Enhances local accountability for officeholders
Risks
- Potential for increased political polarization
- Risk of frequent or frivolous recall petitions
- Potential disruption to municipal administrative continuity
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Establishes a formal process for official recall
- Clarifies procedural requirements for removing officeholders
- Enhances transparency in local governance
Risks
- Potential for misuse for purely partisan disputes
- Administrative burden on the town clerk's office
- Complexity in managing and verifying petition signatures
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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