Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1442: An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1442 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5179.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
“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 study order, see H5179
- Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education