H5386

Relative to Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation

Introduced·4/21/26
Introduced Text

An Act Relative to Massachusetts Winning Global Investment, Talent, and Innovation

The bill proposes several policy changes and new initiatives to strengthen Massachusetts' competitiveness, support businesses and workers, and respond to a rapidly changing economic landscape. It includes provisions to make it easier to build new housing, support businesses, and attract global investment and talent. Key provisions include allowing cities and towns to opt in to new rules that make it easier to convert commercial property to residential use, clarifying that the Board of Building Regulation and Standards can provide variances from energy codes when relief is warranted, and.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 19

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

May 19

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

History

May 19

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 05/19/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:22 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

May 5

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/19/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Apr 23

Senate

Senate concurred