An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard
Sponsored By: Andres X. Vargas (Democratic), Tara T. Hong (Democratic)
In Committee
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Democratic • House
Tara T. Hong
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Democratic • House
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Democratic • House
Christopher M. Markey
Democratic • House
Danillo A. Sena
Democratic • House
David Paul Linsky
Democratic • House
James B. Eldridge
Democratic • Senate
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Democratic • House
Kevin G. Honan
Democratic • House
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Democratic • House
Marjorie C. Decker
Democratic • House
Mike Connolly
Democratic • House
Paul McMurtry
Democratic • House
Russell E. Holmes
Democratic • House
Samantha Montaño
Democratic • House
Steven Owens
Democratic • House
Steven Ultrino
Democratic • House
Tricia Farley-Bouvier
Democratic • House
Vanna Howard
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
4/13/2026HouseHearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
9/17/2025legislatureHearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
9/16/2025legislatureHearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
9/4/2025legislatureSenate concurred
7/21/2025SenateDischarged to the committee on Housing
7/16/2025HouseSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
2/27/2025HouseReported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
House
Bill Text
As Filed
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