Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4375: An Act to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4375 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy. Primary sponsor: Maura T. Healey. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5259.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Message from Her Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maura T. Healey | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 H5259
- Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 12:30 PM-05:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2025 from 12:30 PM-02:30 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies