Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1734: An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1734 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth. Primary sponsor: Ken Gordon (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Natalie M. Blais relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Gordon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21st Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4538
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary