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H 4771

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tackey Chan and 1 co-sponsor

Extends the CPPL’s deadline to finalize its report on House Documents 380 and 427 to March 18, 2026, overriding standard timing.

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Bill Summary · H 4771

Summary of Bill H 4771 (Massachusetts)

Overview

  • Bill Number: H 4771
  • Title: Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure is authorized to report on current House documents
  • Purpose: A housekeeping measure to extend the deadline for the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (CPPL) to finalize its report on two specific House documents (Nos. 380 and 427).
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced / Filed: November 20, 2025 (Filed November 19, 2025)
  • House Docket: No. 5347

What the bill does (Key Provisions)

  • The bill extends the deadline for the CPPL to make its final report on current House documents numbered 380 and 427.
  • The extension runs until Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • The extension is granted “notwithstanding the provisions of House Rule 27,” meaning it overrides the standard deadline rule for this purpose.
  • This is a purely procedural extension; no substantive policy changes are included in the bill.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary:
    • The Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, specifically the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
  • Documents Affected:
    • House Documents No. 380 and No. 427 (the final reporting for these documents is the focus of the extension).
  • Stakeholders:
    • Lawmakers, staff, and any parties interested in the outcomes or recommendations in documents 380 and 427, who may benefit from additional time for review and deliberation before final reporting.

Procedural and Timeline Context

  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-11-20: Referred to the Committee on House Rules
    • 2025-11-20: Committee reported ought to be adopted
    • 2025-11-20: Rules suspended
    • 2025-11-20: Adopted
  • Relation to Other Legislation:
    • Related Bill: HD 5347 (replaces), indicating this measure may be superseded or replaced by another filing with a similar purpose.
  • Effect: The bill provides the CPPL with additional time to finalize its report, delaying any related final actions on the two documents until the new deadline.

Potential Impact

  • The extension is a routine procedural adjustment designed to prevent procedural bottlenecks and ensure thorough review of the two House documents.
  • No new policy or fiscal provisions are introduced; the impact is limited to scheduling and final reporting timelines.
  • For stakeholders, the new deadline clarifies when the CPPL’s final report on documents 380 and 427 may be anticipated.

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