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MA H 5704

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An Act authorizing the school committee of the city of Brockton and the Brockton City Council to declare certain land as surplus on land known as "Keith Field" in the city of Brockton

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

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Did MA H 5704 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5704 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 5704 about?

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5704) of Rita A. Mendes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the school committee and city council of the city of Brockton to declare certain land known as Keith Field to be surplus. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5704?

Rita A. Mendes is the primary sponsor of MA H 5704.

Description

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5704) of Rita A. Mendes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the school committee and city council of the city of Brockton to declare certain land known as Keith Field to be surplus. 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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  • Rita A. Mendesprimary

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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/H5704

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