Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1459: An Act to modernize financial aid access
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1459 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to modernize financial aid access. Primary sponsor: Dan Sena (Democratic). It lists 3 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 Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to establish the MassGrant program to provide financial assistance to eligible residents enrolled at an eligible institution. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Sena | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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