An Act to preserve and advance Massachusetts’ competitiveness in discovery, research, and innovation for a vibrant economy

Introduced

In Committee

Floor

Crossed Over

Passed

Enacted

Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5259

Nov 26, 2025 · House

Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026

Oct 30, 2025 · Massachusetts General Court

Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 12:30 PM-05:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Oct 8, 2025 · Massachusetts General Court

Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2025 from 12:30 PM-02:30 PM in A-1

Aug 7, 2025 · Senate

Senate concurred

Aug 4, 2025 · House

Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 211 days quiet

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