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MassachusettsH 691194th General Court (2025-2026)House

An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

Sponsored By: Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic), Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)

In Committee

EducationRules of the two branches, acting concurrentlyHouse Ways and Means

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Adam J. Scanlon

    Democratic • House

  • Michael P. Kushmerek

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adrianne Pusateri Ramos

    Democratic • House

  • Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Brian W. Murray

    Democratic • House

  • Bruce E. Tarr

    Republican • Senate

  • Christopher Richard Flanagan

    Democratic • House

  • Danillo A. Sena

    Democratic • House

  • David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf

    Democratic • House

  • Edward R. Philips

    Democratic • House

  • Erika Uyterhoeven

    Democratic • House

  • Jacob R. Oliveira

    Democratic • Senate

  • James B. Eldridge

    Democratic • Senate

  • James C. Arena-DeRosa

    Democratic • House

  • James K. Hawkins

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Balinsky Armini

    Democratic • House

  • John Barrett III

    Democratic • House

  • John J. Marsi

    Republican • House

  • Kathleen R. LaNatra

    Democratic • House

  • Kristin E. Kassner

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsay N. Sabadosa

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Field

    Democratic • House

  • Margaret R. Scarsdale

    Democratic • House

  • Marjorie C. Decker

    Democratic • House

  • Michael D. Brady

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle L. Badger

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Connolly

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie M. Higgins

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Collins

    Democratic • Senate

  • Paul McMurtry

    Democratic • House

  • Priscila S. Sousa

    Democratic • House

  • Rodney M. Elliott

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Reid

    Democratic • House

  • Simon Cataldo

    Democratic • House

  • Susannah M. Whipps

    Independent • House

  • Vanna Howard

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 11 • No: 0

committee vote • 3/18/2026

Committee Favorable: Should H.691 be reported favorably to the House?

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

    4/8/2026House

  2. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

    3/23/2026House

  3. Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026

    2/17/2026House

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>

    11/18/2025legislature

  5. Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

    11/10/2025legislature

  6. Senate concurred

    2/27/2025Senate

  7. Referred to the committee on Education

    2/27/2025House

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