Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5131: An Act empowering municipalities and local governments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5131 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act empowering municipalities and local governments. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Maura T. Healey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H56 (as relates to sections 1 to 17, inclusive, 20 to 44, inclusive, 73 to 82, inclusive, and 87)
- Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government