Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 174: An Act to improve management of business improvement districts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 174 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve management of business improvement districts. Primary sponsor: John Cronin (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 174) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve management of business improvement districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cronin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“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 Senate Rules
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses