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MA H3586

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Biele

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Exempts contracts for artistic services, works of art, public art, and artifacts of unique or intrinsic artistic character from Massachusetts public procurement requirements under Chapter 30B

  • Adds a new definition of "artistic services" to procurement law, covering services by individuals or groups practicing skills in artistic disciplines

  • Covered artistic disciplines include visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, craft-based arts, traditional arts, textile/fiber arts, design, digital/web-based art, functional arts, media-based arts, and emerging art forms

  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 3240 in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relative to procurement services for artists

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5185

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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