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MA H4154

MA H4154
Relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library


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Introduced
05/22/2025
In Committee
07/16/2025
Crossed Over
11/24/2025
Passed
12/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/04/2025

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill provides the board of trustees of the Richmond Free Public Library with special permission to invest gifts and donations in a separate interest-bearing account, which is an exception to existing general or special laws that might otherwise restrict such financial activities. By allowing the library to create a dedicated investment account for donations, the bill enables the library to potentially earn additional revenue from interest on these funds, which could help support library operations or future projects. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning the board of trustees can implement this new investment strategy as soon as the bill becomes law. This type of local bill is typically sought when a municipality wants to grant a specific financial flexibility to a local institution that is not covered by standard state regulations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 81 of the Acts of 2025 (on 12/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4154
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4154.pdf
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