H 4375
An Act to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen Massachusetts’ ability to compete in areas like scientific research, innovation, and economic development. It seeks to preserve and advance these sectors to benefit the state’s economy, healthcare system, and residents. The bill’s purpose is to ensure Massachusetts remains a leader in discovery, research, and innovation, fostering a vibrant economy and retaining jobs.
Key provisions
- Supports scientific research and development.
- Aims to enhance the state’s competitiveness in key industries.
- Focuses on talent development within the Commonwealth.
- Seeks to retain jobs and employment opportunities.
- Promotes the benefits of science and technology for public welfare.
- Addresses economic resilience and growth.
- Encourages innovation within the state’s economy.
Who is affected
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Researchers and scientists
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts economy
- Healthcare sector
Notable changes
- The bill emphasizes a comprehensive approach to economic competitiveness.
- It highlights the importance of scientific research and innovation.
- The emergency preamble indicates a sense of urgency regarding the need for these measures.
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Primary sponsor
Maura T. Healey
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Bill H.4375 194th (Current)
An Act to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy
Message from Her Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Maura T. Healey
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of the Massachusetts economy, improve the health of Massachusetts residents and our health care system, to preserve and advance scientific research, talent development, and to retain jobs and employment opportunities within the Commonwealth, protect our economic engines, and encourage the benefits that science and technology bring to the health and general welfare of our state, each of which is immediately necessary to accomplish important public purposes, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4375
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 8/7/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2025 from 12:30 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 12:30 PM-05:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5259 |
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