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MA H 5701

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An Act authorizing the town of Scituate to dispose of a portion of the Cushing Elementary School property to the Scituate Food Pantry, Inc

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

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Did MA H 5701 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5701 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-22): Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

What is MA H 5701 about?

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5701) of Patrick Joseph Kearney (by vote of the town) that the town of Scituate be authorized to dispose of a portion of the Cushing Elementary School property in said town to the Scituate Food Pantry, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5701?

Patrick Joseph Kearney is the primary sponsor of MA H 5701.

Description

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5701) of Patrick Joseph Kearney (by vote of the town) that the town of Scituate be authorized to dispose of a portion of the Cushing Elementary School property in said town to the Scituate Food Pantry, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-22 — Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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Sponsors

  • Patrick Joseph Kearneyprimary

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  1. 2026-10-22

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5701

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