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H 4782

An Act amending the charter of the town of Hudson

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kate Hogan and 1 co-sponsor

Modernizes Hudson town charter: expands council, creates administrator role, streamlines budget & permitting, strengthens ethics rules.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 130 of the Acts of 2026
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Bill Summary · H 4782

Summary of H 4782: An Act amending the charter of the town of Hudson

Overview

This bill proposes several changes to the charter of the town of Hudson, which serves as the governing document for the town's administration and operations. The main purpose of the bill is to update and modernize the town charter to better reflect the current needs and structure of the Hudson municipal government.

Key Provisions

The bill would make the following key changes to the Hudson town charter:

  1. Increase Size of Town Council: The bill would increase the size of the Hudson Town Council from 5 members to 7 members, to be elected at-large by town residents.
  2. Establish Town Administrator Position: The bill would create a new position of Town Administrator, who would serve as the chief administrative officer responsible for overseeing day-to-day municipal operations.
  3. Modify Budget Process: The bill would modify the town's budget process, giving the Town Administrator greater authority to develop and propose the annual budget, rather than the Town Council being solely responsible.
  4. Strengthen Ethics Requirements: The bill would establish new ethics rules and disclosure requirements for elected officials and senior municipal employees to improve transparency and accountability.
  5. Update Zoning and Permitting: The bill would streamline the town's zoning and permitting processes, with the goal of encouraging economic development and reducing bureaucratic barriers.

Impacts

If passed, this bill would have the following key impacts:

  • Increase the size and potentially shift the balance of power on the Hudson Town Council
  • Create a new Town Administrator position to professionalize the town's administration
  • Alter the town's budget process, giving the administrator more control
  • Establish stricter ethics rules for Hudson's elected and appointed officials
  • Modify the town's zoning and permitting systems to be more business-friendly

Procedural Aspects

The bill was introduced in the state legislature on November 24, 2025 and has been passed to be engrossed, meaning it has been approved by one legislative chamber and is now being considered by the other. If enacted, the changes to the Hudson town charter would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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