Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3139: An Act ensuring transparency in property deed requests
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3139 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring transparency in property deed requests. Primary sponsor: Steven Howitt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5203.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Steven S. Howitt relative to transparency in property deed requests. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Howitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
“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 H5203
- Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue