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MassachusettsH 5379194th General Court (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield

Sponsored By: Donald R. Berthiaume Jr. (Republican), Peter J. Durant (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Municipalities and Regional GovernmentHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clarifies land easements in West Brookfield

The law updates a prior land taking for 652 West Main Street in West Brookfield. It states that permanent and temporary easements shown on the plans are part of the transfer. The land is owned by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game and was taken on May 31, 2023. Registry details: Worcester district deeds, book 69239, page 355; the purpose is conservation and public recreation. The plans named in section 1, as amended over time, control the easement locations. This clarifies title and who holds rights when the parcel is conveyed, and it takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.

    Republican • House

  • Peter J. Durant

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 0

House vote • 7/29/2026

Enacted

Yes: 156 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/14/2026

Committee Favorable: ought to pass

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor, Chapter 172 of the Acts of 2026

    8/6/2026

  2. Laid before the Governor

    7/30/2026Senate

  3. Enacted -see Roll Call #220 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)

    7/30/2026Senate

  4. Enacted - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 240)

    7/29/2026House

  5. Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

    7/23/2026Senate

  6. Taken out of the Orders of the Day

    7/23/2026Senate

  7. Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading

    6/29/2026Senate

  8. Read third and passed to be engrossed

    6/22/2026House

  9. Read second and ordered to a third reading

    6/8/2026House

  10. Rules suspended

    6/8/2026House

  11. Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

    6/8/2026House

  12. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

    5/18/2026House

  13. Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 AM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>

    5/13/2026legislature

  14. Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>

    5/13/2026legislature

  15. Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1

    4/30/2026legislature

  16. Senate concurred

    4/16/2026Senate

  17. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

    4/15/2026House

Bill Text

  • Chapter 172 of the Acts of 2026

    8/6/2026

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