Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1425: An Act to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1425 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to advance fairness, integrity, and excellence in higher education admissions. Primary sponsor: Simon Cataldo (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4406.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1425) of Simon Cataldo, Francisco E. Paulino and Mindy Domb relative to higher education admissions. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Cataldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4406
- Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education