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MA H 490

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An Act preparing Massachusetts for the next economy

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

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Did MA H 490 pass?

Not yet. MA H 490 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-19): Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 490 about?

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 490) of Kristin E. Kassner for an investigation by a special commission relative to the preparation of the built environment for the next economy, including an inventory of infrastructure, buildings, and land use regulations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Who sponsors MA H 490?

Kristin E. Kassner is the primary sponsor of MA H 490.

Description

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 490) of Kristin E. Kassner for an investigation by a special commission relative to the preparation of the built environment for the next economy, including an inventory of infrastructure, buildings, and land use regulations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-19 — Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Kristin E. Kassnerprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-19

    Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-05-29

    Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H490

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