Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 306: An Act to guarantee a commercial tenant’s first right of refusal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 306 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to guarantee a commercial tenant’s first right of refusal. Primary sponsor: Orlando Ramos (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5064.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 306) of Orlando Ramos relative to a municipal option commercial tenant first right of refusal. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Ramos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Hampden |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5064
- 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