Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 500: An Act relative to corporate disclosure when dealing with cities and towns
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 500 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to corporate disclosure when dealing with cities and towns. Primary sponsor: Justin Thurber (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 500) of Justin Thurber and John R. Gaskey that certain corporations be required to issue disclaimers stating that they are a non-governmental organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Thurber | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
“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