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MA H 306

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An Act to guarantee a commercial tenant’s first right of refusal

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 306 pass?

Not yet. MA H 306 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Accompanied a study order, see H5064

What is MA H 306 about?

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 306) of Orlando Ramos relative to a municipal option commercial tenant first right of refusal. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Who sponsors MA H 306?

Orlando Ramos is the primary sponsor of MA H 306, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 306) of Orlando Ramos relative to a municipal option commercial tenant first right of refusal. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-12 — Accompanied a study order, see H5064
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Orlando Ramosprimary
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-12

    Accompanied a study order, see H5064

  2. 2025-06-25

    Hearing rescheduled to 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-06-23

    Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H306

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