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MA H 3923

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An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality

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

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Did MA H 3923 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3923 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-19): Accompanied a study order, see H5120

What is MA H 3923 about?

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3923) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 3923?

Christine P. Barber is the primary sponsor of MA H 3923, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3923) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-19 — Accompanied a study order, see H5120
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Christine P. Barberprimary
  • Mike Connollycosponsor
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor
  • Erika Uyterhoevencosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-19

    Accompanied a study order, see H5120

  2. 2025-10-20

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025

  3. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. 2025-07-17

    Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  7. 2025-04-10

    Senate concurred

  8. 2025-03-20

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3923

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