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MA H 3971

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An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the Commonwealth

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

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Did MA H 3971 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3971 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-09): Accompanied a study order, see H5184

What is MA H 3971 about?

By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3971) of Dennis C. Gallagher for an investigation by a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility and efficacy of placing the registries of deeds for county governments under the oversight of the State Secretary. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Who sponsors MA H 3971?

Dennis C. Gallagher is the primary sponsor of MA H 3971.

Description

By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3971) of Dennis C. Gallagher for an investigation by a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility and efficacy of placing the registries of deeds for county governments under the oversight of the State Secretary. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-09 — Accompanied a study order, see H5184
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Dennis C. Gallagherprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-09

    Accompanied a study order, see H5184

  2. 2025-10-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-10-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-10-28

    Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 AM in A-2

  5. 2025-10-28

    Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 PM in A-2

  6. 2025-10-17

    Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  7. 2025-04-03

    Senate concurred

  8. 2025-03-31

    Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3971

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