StateMassachusetts

S 3250: An Act providing for recall elections for the Freetown-Lakeville regional school district

Michael RodriguesIntroduced

S 3250 status: Introduced — House concurred (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

By Mr. Rodrigues, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3250) of Michael J. Rodrigues, Carole A. Fiola and Steven J. Ouellette (by vote of the towns) for legislation to provide for recall elections for the Freetown-Lakeville regional school district. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Allows for local democratic accountability regarding school leadership.

Risks

  • May create incremental administrative costs for the district during recall elections.

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Increases public oversight of regional school district officials.
  • Reflects locally-voted demand for democratic recall procedures.

Risks

  • Potential for political instability or increased frequency of election-related polarization.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

House concurred

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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