Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 3971
An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Dennis C. Gallagher (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3971) of Dennis C. Gallagher for an investigation by a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility and efficacy of placing the registries of deeds for county governments under the oversight of the State Secretary. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 9, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5184 - Oct 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Oct 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Oct 28, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 AM in A-2 - Oct 28, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 - Oct 17, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Mar 31, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight