Bill Commons

MA H 315

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An Act empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders

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

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Did MA H 315 pass?

Not yet. MA H 315 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-10-09): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 315 about?

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Bud L. Williams relative to low interest loans and procurement downpayment for certain micro- and small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Who sponsors MA H 315?

Bud L. Williams is the primary sponsor of MA H 315.

Description

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Bud L. Williams relative to low interest loans and procurement downpayment for certain micro- and small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.

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Latest action
2025-10-09 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Bud L. Williamsprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-10-09

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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  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/H315

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