Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1927: An Act exonerating certain individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1927 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exonerating certain individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Primary sponsor: Steve Owens (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5154.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Steven Owens, Sally P. Kerans and William C. Galvin relative to exonerating certain individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Owens | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
“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 new draft, see H5154
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary