Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 304: An Act establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 304 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 25, 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 McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 304) of Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McMurtry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
“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 scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses