Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3923: An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3923 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5120.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3923) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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 H5120
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government