S173
An Act to establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets
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Bill overview
This bill creates a downtown vitality fund to support local businesses and main streets in Massachusetts. The fund aims to revitalize struggling commercial districts by providing financial assistance and resources. It’s intended to strengthen local economies and promote the attractiveness of these areas. The bill seeks to address challenges faced by businesses in downtown areas and encourage their growth and sustainability.
Key provisions
- Establishes a downtown vitality fund.
- Provides financial assistance to local businesses and main streets.
- Supports revitalization efforts in commercial districts.
- Aims to strengthen local economies.
- Focuses on promoting the attractiveness of downtown areas.
Who is affected
- Local businesses
- Main street businesses
- Downtown commercial districts
- Massachusetts residents
- Community Development organizations
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for downtown revitalization.
- Offers support to businesses that may be struggling.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
John J. Cronin
Cosponsors
John F. Keenan
John J. Cronin
Michael D. Brady
Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill S.173 194th (Current)
An Act to establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard and John F. Keenan for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John J. Cronin Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.173
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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