Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 498: An Act to support rural job creation and business expansion
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 498 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to support rural job creation and business expansion. Primary sponsor: Margaret Scarsdale (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 498) of Margaret R. Scarsdale, Natalie M. Blais and Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Secretary of Economic Development establish a rural development initiative to support rural job creation and business expansion. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Scarsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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 H5252 (under House Rule 27)
- 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