H56
An Act empowering municipalities and local governments
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Bill overview
This bill aims to empower municipalities and local governments in Massachusetts. It likely involves providing them with additional resources, authority, or support to effectively manage their operations and address local needs. The bill has undergone several revisions and scheduling changes, indicating ongoing consideration and potential adjustments to its provisions.
Key provisions
- Authorizes municipalities and local governments.
- Likely includes provisions related to municipal operations and governance.
- May address funding or resource allocation for local governments.
- Has undergone multiple revisions and rescheduling of committee hearings.
- Sections 45-72, 85, and 86 have been subject to study orders and committee referrals.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Local Governments
- Massachusetts Residents
- Local Officials
- State Government
Notable changes
- The bill has been subject to numerous revisions and rescheduling of committee hearings.
- Sections 45 to 72, 85 and 86 have been referred to the committee on Revenue.
- A study order has been attached to sections 45 to 72, 85 and 86.
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Primary sponsor
Maura T. Healey
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Bill H.56 194th (Current)
An Act empowering municipalities and local governments
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Sponsor: Maura T. Healey
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Bill History
Displaying 21 actions for Bill H.56
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Read; and referred, as relates to sections 1 to 17, inclusive, 20 to 44, inclusive, 73 to 82, inclusive, and 87 to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Read; and referred, as relates to sections 18, 19, 83, 84, and 88 to the committee on Public Service |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Read; and referred, as relates to sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86, to the committee on Revenue |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled (Municipalities and Regional Government) to 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual |
| 8/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled (Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government) to 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled (Joint Committee on Public Service) for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled (Joint Committee on Public Service) 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 13, 2026 (sections 1 to 17, inclusive, 20 to 44, inclusive, 73 to 82, inclusive, and 87) |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86, accompanied a study order, see H4850 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reported on the residue of H4850 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86, recommitted to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, March 13, 2026 (sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86) |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (as relates to sections 1 to 17, inclusive, 20 to 44, inclusive, 73 to 82, inclusive, and 87) |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5131 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86) |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Service (as relates to sections 18, 19, 83, 84 and 88), published as H5321 |
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