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H 4436

Order relative to extending until Monday, December 1, 2025 the time within which the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Carole Fiola and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts extends the House Economic Development Committee's reporting deadline to December 1, 2025 for pending bills under its review.

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Bill Summary · H 4436

Legislative bill overview

H 4436 is a procedural order extending the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to report on pending legislation from an earlier date to Monday, December 1, 2025. This is a housekeeping measure that gives the committee additional time to complete its review and recommendations on bills currently under its jurisdiction.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are critical procedural mechanisms that prevent bills from stalling indefinitely in committee. Extensions like this one allow committees facing heavy workloads or complex legislation to conduct thorough review without losing bills to automatic expiration, though they can also be used to delay controversial measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency about which bills are affected – the order doesn't specify which "current House documents" need more time, making it difficult for the public to understand what legislation is being delayed
  • Potential strategic delay – extensions can be used to effectively kill bills by pushing them past legislative windows, though this could also legitimately accommodate complex policy work
  • Cumulative deadline creep – multiple extensions across different committees can fragment the legislative schedule and reduce accountability for timely action

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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