Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 315: An Act empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders

In committee Last action October 9, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 315 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders. Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 9, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic).