Massachusetts H2347: An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard

Sponsors

• Andres Vargas (D) · primary sponsor
• Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D, 2nd Berkshire)
• Carmine Gentile (D)
• Kevin Honan (D, 17th Suffolk)
• James Arena-DeRosa (D)
• Steven Owens (D, 29th Middlesex)
• Amy Sangiolo (D)
• David Linsky (D, 5th Middlesex)
• Paul McMurtry (D, 11th Norfolk)
• Danillo Sena (D)
• Marjorie Decker (D, 25th Middlesex)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
2. September 17, 2025: Hearing 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>
3. September 16, 2025: Hearing 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>
4. September 4, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
5. July 21, 2025: Senate concurred
6. July 16, 2025: Discharged to the committee on Housing
7. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
8. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
9. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2347?

H2347 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard.

What is the status of H2347?

Failed as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H2347?

Andres Vargas (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2347?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2347