Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2696: An Act establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2696 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program. Primary sponsor: Margaret Scarsdale (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 30, 2025): 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 Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and others for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Scarsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| 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 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual
- Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security