The bill, presented by Patricia A. Duffy, seeks to amend the residency requirement for elected officials in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposes to delete the existing Section 46 of the Holyoke City Charter in its entirety and replace it with new language. The revised section stipulates that any elected office will become vacant if the incumbent ceases to be a resident of the city. Additionally, it establishes that a conviction of a crime punishable by imprisonment will also create a vacancy in the office held by the incumbent.

Furthermore, the bill allows for clerical or editorial changes to be made by the General Court, provided that any amendments are approved by the Mayor and City Council before enactment. The Mayor and City Council are granted the authority to approve such amendments as long as they align with the general public objectives of the petition. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.