Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4152: An Act granting the city of Medford 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
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Plain-language summary
H 4152 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act granting the city of Medford 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. 4152) of Christine P. Barber and Sean Garballey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by said city. 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 |
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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 scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government