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

H 3971: An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the Commonwealth

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5184

Plain-language summary

H 3971 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5184.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (Democratic).