H4878
An Act allowing a lease term of up to 99 years for 305 South Street east or a portion thereof
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Raynham, Massachusetts, to lease a specific property located at 305 South Street east, or a portion of it, for a lease term of up to 99 years. The town has already received local approval for this action. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees in the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Raynham to lease 305 South Street east or a portion thereof.
- Specifies a maximum lease term of 99 years.
- Requires local approval from the town of Raynham.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
Who is affected
- Town of Raynham, Massachusetts
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
- Property Owners (potentially)
Notable changes
- Extends the typical lease term for municipal property significantly, allowing for a 99-year lease.
- Requires explicit local approval for the lease arrangement.
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill H.4878 194th (Current)
An Act allowing a lease term of up to 99 years for 305 South Street east or a portion thereof
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4878) of Dennis C. Gallagher (by vote of the town) that the town of Raynham be authorized to lease certain municipal real property for up to 99 years. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Dennis C. Gallagher , Kelly A. Dooner Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Raynham (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4878
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/12/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222 |
| 3/3/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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