Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1053: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1053 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 9, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4591.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Dawne Shand, Bruce E. Tarr and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to create a Merrimack River Collaborative to monitor, improve, and restore water quality. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Dawne Shand | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Essex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4591
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources