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H 4447

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

Massachusetts House bill extends the Consumer Protection Committee's reporting deadline to March 18, 2026, delaying action on pending legislation by eight months.

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Bill Summary · H 4447

Legislative bill overview

This bill extends the reporting deadline for the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure from an earlier date to Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The extension applies to all current House documents under the committee's jurisdiction that had not yet been reported out as of the original deadline.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are procedural mechanisms that prevent bills from languishing indefinitely in committee. Extensions like this allow committees additional time to complete their work on complex or numerous pending bills, but they can also delay legislative action on matters constituents are waiting to see addressed.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill doesn't explain why the extension is necessary or which specific issues require the additional eight months
  • Accountability concerns: Extended timelines can allow committees to indefinitely postpone controversial or difficult legislative decisions without public explanation
  • Volume uncertainty: There's no disclosure of how many House documents are affected or what policy areas they cover, making it difficult for the public to assess the reasonableness of the extension

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

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