The bill titled "An Act relative to preliminary elections in the town of Longmeadow" seeks to repeal Chapter 5 of the acts of 1988, which likely contains provisions related to the conduct of preliminary elections in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. By removing this chapter, the bill aims to update or modify the existing electoral framework in the town, although the specific reasons for the repeal or the proposed changes are not detailed in the text.

The bill is presented by legislators Brian M. Ashe and Jacob R. Oliveira and is intended to take effect immediately upon passage. This legislative action reflects an effort to streamline or reform the electoral process in Longmeadow, potentially aligning it with current practices or addressing issues that have arisen since the original enactment of the 1988 law.