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

Cosponsors

Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Democratic • House
Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
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
III John Barrett
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 • Senate

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

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
4/8/2026House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
3/23/2026House
Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026
2/17/2026House
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
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
11/10/2025legislature
Senate concurred
2/27/2025Senate
Referred to the committee on Education
2/27/2025House

Bill Text

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