Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4840: An Act to study the development 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4840 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to study the development of an underground railroad, civil rights and black heritage museum and cultural center in Springfield. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Discharged to the committee on House Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bud Williams | Co-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
- Discharged to the committee on House Rules
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- New draft of H3601
- Reported from the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development