H 487
An Act establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government
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Bill overview
This bill creates a commission to investigate the financial connections between businesses and organizations in Massachusetts and those owned or controlled by the Chinese government. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to examine these relationships and their potential implications. The goal is to understand and assess any risks or concerns related to these financial ties.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study financial relationships.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Investigate ties between Massachusetts entities and Chinese-owned companies.
- Assess potential risks and implications of these relationships.
- The commission will hold a hearing on September 25, 2025.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts businesses
- Companies owned by the Chinese government
- The General Court of Massachusetts
- Investors in Massachusetts companies
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies sector
Notable changes
- The commission’s findings will inform potential policy decisions regarding investment and economic activity.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kelly W. Pease
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.487 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.487
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5178 |
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