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MA H 316

in committee

An Act to promote Massachusetts business competitiveness and affordable living

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

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Did MA H 316 pass?

Not yet. MA H 316 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-09): Accompanied a study order, see H4790

What is MA H 316 about?

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 316) of Steven George Xiarhos and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for an investigation by a special committee on Massachusetts business competitiveness and affordable living, which shall be charged with oversight of matters to improve the ability of businesses, to form and thrive under law, and to lower the cost of living for residents and families. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Who sponsors MA H 316?

Steven George Xiarhos is the primary sponsor of MA H 316, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 316) of Steven George Xiarhos and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for an investigation by a special committee on Massachusetts business competitiveness and affordable living, which shall be charged with oversight of matters to improve the ability of businesses, to form and thrive under law, and to lower the cost of living for residents and families. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-09 — Accompanied a study order, see H4790
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Sponsors

  • Steven George Xiarhosprimary
  • Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.cosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-09

    Accompanied a study order, see H4790

  2. 2025-07-09

    Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H316

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