HB 1691 — relative to limitations and qualifications for land placed in current use.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 31
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Summary
relative to limitations and qualifications for land placed in current use.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 31
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 24
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Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
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Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:40 pm GP 154
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 31
Sponsors
- Ellen Read · Primary
- Jonah Wheeler · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Ellen Read Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jonah Wheeler Democrat
Not signed on (413)
413 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1691 do?
- relative to limitations and qualifications for land placed in current use.
- Who sponsors HB 1691?
- HB 1691 is sponsored by Ellen Read (Democrat) and Jonah Wheeler (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1691?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1691?
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