Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1256: An Act reducing the costs for small business
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1256 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reducing the costs for small business. Primary sponsor: Joe McKenna (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1256) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the organization of limited liability companies. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:40 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services