Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4013: An Act including worker-owned businesses in economic development programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 4013 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act including worker-owned businesses in economic development programs. Primary sponsor: Steve Owens (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to include worker-owned businesses in certain economic development programs. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Owens | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“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 Economic Development and Emerging Technologies