An Act to form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5184↗ |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 AM in A-2 |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J25 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 7C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
There is hereby established a special commission on abandoned state properties to determine the feasibility of repurposing abandoned state properties into drug addiction treatment facilities. The special commission may conduct public hearings, forums or meetings to gather information regarding the repurposing of abandoned state properties into drug addiction treatment facilities. Annually, on or before June 30, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, along with recommendations, if any, together with drafts of legislation necessary to carry those recommendations into effect. The special commission may file such interim reports and recommendations as it considers appropriate.
Chapter 7C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 73. There is hereby established a special commission on abandoned state properties to determine the feasibility of repurposing abandoned state properties into drug addiction treatment facilities. The special commission may conduct public hearings, forums or meetings to gather information regarding the repurposing of abandoned state properties into drug addiction treatment facilities. Annually, on or before June 30, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, along with recommendations, if any, together with drafts of legislation necessary to carry those recommendations into effect. The special commission may file such interim reports and recommendations as it considers appropriate.