H 5386 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation

This bill allocates $300 million in state funding to boost economic growth, job creation, and innovation across Massachusetts through various grant programs. The money supports private businesses expanding facilities with climate-friendly features, developing artificial intelligence technologies, and establishing new sites for early-stage companies. Additional funds are designated for defense sector innovation, robotics research, local downtown revitalization, agricultural technology, and arts infrastructure improvements. The legislation also amends existing laws to extend the maximum consecutive years a specific state official can serve in their current role.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Jun 22, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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