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

H 558: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act

In committee Last action September 2, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

Plain-language summary

H 558 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act. Primary sponsor: Carol A. Doherty. It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 2, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Carol A. Doherty. 18 co-sponsors.