The bill titled "An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District" aims to allow residents of the towns of Bernardston, Gill, Leyden, Northfield, Warwick, and Montague to vote on the creation of a new regional school district. It mandates that a question regarding the acceptance of this new district be placed on the ballot during the first annual or special town election following the bill's effective date. The ballot will ask voters if they accept the provisions of sections 16 to 16I of chapter 71 of the General Laws, which pertain to the establishment of a regional school district and the associated construction, maintenance, and operation of a regional school.

The bill overrides any conflicting laws, specifically section 15 of chapter 71 of the General Laws, to ensure that the towns can proceed with the voting process. If a majority of voters in each town approve the measure, the regional school district will be established immediately. The act is set to take effect upon its passage.