Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2271: An Act relative to non-criminal dispositions of municipal bylaws and acts of nature
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2271 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to non-criminal dispositions of municipal bylaws and acts of nature. Primary sponsor: Bill Galvin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 24, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see H4776.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2271) of Steven Merrill relative to municipal bylaws for prevention of damage from certain trees. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Galvin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Steven Merrill | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 H4776
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government