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S736Introduced in the Senate

To establish a Massachusetts public bank

Introduced

Introduced by James Eldridge, District MIDDLE

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Official description

For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see S2989

March 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed

  6. Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  7. Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  8. Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  9. Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026

  10. Accompanied a study order, see S2989

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