Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1461: An Act to support access to vocational schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1461 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to support access to vocational schools. Primary sponsor: Tom Stanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1461) of Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to make certain nursing students eligible for the MassReconnect scholarship program. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education