H5317Introduced in the House
Authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston
Introduced by Kevin Honan, District 17-SUF
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
That the city of Boston be authorized to grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land near Joslin Park in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 89 of the Acts of 2026
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Enacted - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS · May 20, 2026
156
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
158 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Flanagan | 01-BAR | Yes |
| John Barrett | 01-BER | Yes |
| Michael Chaisson | 01-BRI | Yes |
| Dawne Shand | 01-ESS | Yes |
| Todd Smola | 01-HAM | Yes |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | 01-HAM | Yes |
| Margaret Scarsdale | 01-MID | Absent |
| Bruce Ayers | 01-NOR | Yes |
| Michelle Badger | 01-PLY | Yes |
| Adrian Madaro | 01-SUF | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
Rules suspended
Read second and ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read third and passed to be engrossed
Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
Taken out of the Orders of the Day
Read third (title changed)
Bills in the Third Reading report (consolidated with S3033) accepted
Passed to be engrossed
Enacted - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 196 )
Enacted -see Roll Call #175 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
Laid before the Governor
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 89 of the Acts of 2026
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