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H 4922

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

House procedure order extends deadline for Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee to report on pending bills until March 18, 2026.

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Bill Summary · H 4922

Legislative bill overview

H 4922 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to report on pending legislative documents until March 18, 2026. This is a housekeeping measure that gives the committee additional time to complete its review and deliberation of bills under its jurisdiction.

Why is this important

Committee deadline extensions are routine but consequential procedural actions—they determine whether bills advance, stall, or die in committee. This extension directly affects the timeline for any consumer protection or professional licensing bills pending before this committee, potentially delaying their consideration by the full House for weeks or months.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: The specific bills affected by this extension are not detailed in the order itself, making it unclear which proposed laws are being delayed and why
  • Legislative bottleneck: Extended committee deadlines can be used strategically to prevent controversial bills from reaching a floor vote, raising questions about whether this delay is necessary or procedurally motivated
  • Stakeholder impact: Businesses, professional associations, and consumer advocates waiting on decisions from these bills face prolonged uncertainty about their regulatory status

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

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