Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3601: An Act to authorize the acquisition of land, the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3601 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to authorize the acquisition of land, the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield. Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 24, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4840.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3601) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to authorize the acquisition of land, the development and construction of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in the city of Springfield. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“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 H4840
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development