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HB 5189

AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boylan and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HB 5189, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON, was introduced on March 14, 2025 and became effective without the

04/18/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
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Bill Summary · HB 5189

Overview: HB 5189, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BARRINGTON, was introduced on March 14, 2025 and became effective without the Governor's signature on April 18, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to validate and ratify amendments made to the home rule charter of the Town of Barrington. Home rule charters grant municipalities the authority to self-govern, and this bill ensures that the recent changes to Barrington's charter are legally recognized and enforceable.

Key Provisions:
- Validates and ratifies the amendments to the Town of Barrington's home rule charter
- Ensures the legality and enforceability of the charter changes

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill directly affects the Town of Barrington and its residents, as it provides legal recognition and authority for the recent amendments to the municipality's home rule charter.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill became effective without the Governor's signature on April 18, 2025, indicating that it has completed the legislative process and been enacted into law.

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

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