Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H56 — An Act empowering municipalities and local governments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill empowers municipalities and local governments.

This bill gives more authority and responsibilities to local governments and municipalities. It allows them to make decisions and manage resources independently.

Summary

An Act empowering municipalities and local governments

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Maura T. Healey · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Maura T. Healey

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H56 do?
An Act empowering municipalities and local governments
Who sponsors H56?
H56 is sponsored by Maura T. Healey.
What is the current status of H56?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H56?
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