Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1794: An Act relative to school and public threats
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1794 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to school and public threats. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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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. 1794) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| 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 H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary