Massachusetts § 8A - Petition by city or town pursuant to home rule amendment; number of votes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8A — Petition by city or town pursuant to home rule amendment; number of votes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8A. Petition by city or town pursuant to home rule amendment; number of votes
Section 8A. A petition filed or approved by the voters of a city or town, or the mayor and city council or other legislative body of a city, or the town meeting or other legislative body of a town, for submission to the general court pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth shall indicate the number voting in favor of such filing or approval and the number opposed, if such vote is tabulated.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8A cover?
Section 8A ("Petition by city or town pursuant to home rule amendment; number of votes") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 8A?
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