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

SD 499: 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 February 27, 2025: House concurred

Plain-language summary

SD 499 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate 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: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.