Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5290: An Act to streamline broadband permitting and ensure equitable access to infrastructure
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5290 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to streamline broadband permitting and ensure equitable access to infrastructure. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bruce Ayers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Norfolk |
| Kip Diggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H3478 and H3546
- Reported from the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy