H485

Relative to state grants targeting minority communities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H485 mandates that at least 30% of state grants go to minority-owned businesses or those with majority minority boards.

Massachusetts H485 amends state law to ensure that at least 30% of recipients of certain state grants are minority-owned businesses or businesses with boards composed of at least 50% minority members. This change applies to grants under Chapters 23G, 23I, and 40W of the General Laws, affecting economic development and emerging technologies. The bill aims to increase support for minority communities and businesses within the state.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 5, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27)

May 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

May 29, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order