S 2196 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Poland Trade Commission

This bill establishes the Massachusetts-Poland Trade Commission within the state's international trade office to strengthen economic ties between Massachusetts and Poland. The commission will study trade opportunities, promote business and academic exchanges, and make recommendations to advance bilateral investments and infrastructure projects. It requires a 21-member commission appointed from the legislature, state officials, higher education, and Polish-American organizations, with no member compensation but expense reimbursement. The commission must annually report findings and recommendations to state leadership by August 31st.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Nov 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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