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MA H304

MA H304
Establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
09/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets within the Office of Business Development, creating a new state agency dedicated to supporting and revitalizing downtown and commercial districts across Massachusetts. The new office will serve as the primary state agency responsible for promoting and protecting commercial areas in cities and towns throughout the commonwealth. Specifically, the office will provide informational, marketing, and technical assistance to Main Street groups at the federal, state, and local levels, and will work to coordinate efforts between these different groups to achieve the broader goal of strengthening and preserving downtown and commercial districts. By creating this specialized office, the bill aims to provide focused support and resources to help local commercial areas thrive and maintain their economic vitality.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/25/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H304
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H304.pdf
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