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H 4715

Order relative to extending until Sunday, December 7, 2025 the time within which the committee on Public Health is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Marjorie Decker and 1 co-sponsor

Extends the Public Health Committee’s deadline to report House documents 2499 and 4122 to December 7, 2025, giving lawmakers more time to review and act.

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Bill Summary · H 4715

Summary of Massachusetts H 4715 (House Bill)

Overview

H 4715 is an administrative, non-substantive order in the Massachusetts House of Representatives that extends the deadline for the Committee on Public Health to report on two current House documents. The measure is clearly procedural, aimed at affording the committee additional time to complete its review and final report.

  • Bill Number: H 4715
  • Title: Order relative to extending until Sunday, December 7, 2025 the time within which the committee on Public Health is authorized to report on current House documents
  • Purpose: To extend the deadline for the Public Health Committee to report on House documents 2499 and 4122.
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: November 6, 2025
  • Related bill: HD 5313 (replaces)

Key Provisions

  • Core provision: “Notwithstanding the provisions of House Rule 27, the committee on Public Health be granted until Sunday, December 7, 2025 within which time to make its final report on current House documents numbered 2499 and 4122.”
  • Nature of extension: A time extension for the Public Health Committee to finalize its report on the specified House documents.

Timetable and Procedural Context

  • Effective date: The extension takes effect upon adoption by the House (the actions indicate adoption occurred on November 6, 2025).
  • Timeline: Extends the deadline to December 7, 2025, providing the committee additional time beyond any existing statutory or rule-based deadlines to complete and file its final report on documents 2499 and 4122.
  • Procedural mechanism: Uses “notwithstanding” to override House Rule 27, allowing an extension outside the standard rule framework.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Massachusetts House Committee on Public Health (the recipient of the extension)
  • Legislative officeholders and staff involved with the two documents (2499 and 4122)
  • Members of the House who rely on reports from the Public Health Committee for further action or votes

Impact and Significance

  • Policy impact: None directly; the bill is a housekeeping/administrative measure to adjust a reporting deadline.
  • Operational impact: Allows more time for review and deliberation on the two documents, potentially affecting scheduling of subsequent committee actions or floor consideration.
  • Fiscal impact: None indicated; no new funding or policy costs introduced.

Legislative Actions

  • 2025-11-06: Referred to the committee on House Rules
  • 2025-11-06: Committee reported ought to be adopted
  • 2025-11-06: Rules suspended
  • 2025-11-06: Adopted

Notes

  • Related Bill: HD 5313 (replaces) may provide a broader or replacement framework related to the same subject matter.
  • This is a procedural extension and not a substantive policy change.

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

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