Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3586: An Act relative to procurement services for artists
Status: Failed, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Chapter 30B Section 1 (b) of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection - (35) any contracts or agreements to repair, purchase or commission artistic services, works of art, public art, and/or artifacts of a unique or intrinsic artistic character. SECTION 2. Chapter 30B Section 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting- Artistic services (i) Services provided by an individual or group of individuals who profess and practice a skill in the artistic disciplines such as but not limited to the visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, craft-based arts, traditional arts, textile/fiber arts, design, digital/web based art forms, functional arts, media based arts, and any other new or emerging art form.
Sponsors
- David Biele (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5185
- : Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
Common questions
- What is H3586?
- H3586 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to procurement services for artists.
- What is the status of H3586?
- Failed as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5185 (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3586?
- David Biele (D).
- Where is the official record for H3586?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3586
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