Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 4297: An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 4297 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.