Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 487: An Act establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 487 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5178.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5178
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies