Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5701: An Act authorizing the town of Scituate to dispose of a portion of the Cushing Elementary School property to the Scituate Food Pantry, Inc
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5701 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Scituate to dispose of a portion of the Cushing Elementary School property to the Scituate Food Pantry, Inc. Primary sponsor: Patrick Kearney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 26, 2026): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5701) of Patrick Joseph Kearney (by vote of the town) that the town of Scituate be authorized to dispose of a portion of the Cushing Elementary School property in said town to the Scituate Food Pantry, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th 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
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government