Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3997: An Act establishing the suburban infrastructure fund to help municipalities pay for improvements and upgrades to town-owned roads, bridges and sidewalks
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3997 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the suburban infrastructure fund to help municipalities pay for improvements and upgrades to town-owned roads, bridges and sidewalks. Primary sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5065.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3997) of Dennis C. Gallagher for legislation to establish the suburban infrastructure fund to help municipalities pay for improvements and upgrades to town-owned roads, bridges and sidewalks. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Gallagher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th 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 H5065
- 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