Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 494: An Act reducing costs for microbusinesses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 494 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reducing costs for microbusinesses. Primary sponsor: Orlando Ramos (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5178.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Orlando Ramos relative to filing costs for microbusinesses. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Ramos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Hampden |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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
- Reporting date extended to Monday, December 1, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies