Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 3223: An Act empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 3223 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders. Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): 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 Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Bud L. Williams relative to low interest loans and procurement downpayment for certain micro- and small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Williams | Primary 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
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses