Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1349: An Act expanding access to banking and commercial insurance for underserved microbusinesses and small businesses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1349 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding access to banking and commercial insurance for underserved microbusinesses and small businesses. Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5213.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1349) of Bud L. Williams relative to improving access to banking for microbusinesses and small businesses and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to improve access to commercial insurance for microbusinesses and small businesses. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
“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 study order, see H5213
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services