Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 299: An Act to improve management of business improvement districts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 299 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve management of business improvement districts. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4756.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 299) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to further regulate business improvement districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
“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 H4756
- Reporting date extended to Sunday, November 23, 2025
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses