Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5704: An Act authorizing the school committee of the city of Brockton and the Brockton City Council to declare certain land as surplus on land known as "Keith Field" in the city of Brockton
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5704 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the school committee of the city of Brockton and the Brockton City Council to declare certain land as surplus on land known as "Keith Field" in the city of Brockton. Primary sponsor: Rita Mendes (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 Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5704) of Rita A. Mendes (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the school committee and city council of the city of Brockton to declare certain land known as Keith Field to be surplus. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Mendes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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