H 1221
An Act relative to investments by entities of the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Commonwealth to examine its investments and consider aligning them with broader social and environmental goals. It seeks to ensure that state investments reflect values such as sustainability and social responsibility. The bill mandates a study to assess the current investment portfolio and identify opportunities for more responsible investment practices. The study will also consider potential impacts and benefits of such changes.
Key provisions
- Requires a study of the Commonwealth’s investment portfolio.
- Directs the study to assess current investments for alignment with social and environmental goals.
- Instructs the study to identify opportunities for more responsible investment practices.
- The study must consider potential impacts and benefits of changes.
- The study will be accompanied by a study order (H.5213).
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth’s government agencies and entities
- Investors of the Commonwealth
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Financial Services sector
- State Treasurer’s Office
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a formal study of the Commonwealth’s investment practices.
- It introduces a focus on aligning investments with social and environmental values.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Sally P. Kerans
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Sal N. DiDomenico
Sally P. Kerans
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Bill H.1221 194th (Current)
An Act relative to investments by entities of the Commonwealth
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of Sally P. Kerans and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to investments by entities of the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Sally P. Kerans
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.1221
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5213 |
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