Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3038: An Act to establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3038 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5196.
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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. 3038) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets funded by a portion of the sales tax. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| 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 |
| 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 study order, see H5196
- Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue