Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1995: An Act regularizing sentencing for hate crimes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1995 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act regularizing sentencing for hate crimes. Primary sponsor: Priscila Sousa (Democratic). It lists 2 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 Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Priscila S. Sousa and Marian Ryan relative to sentencing for hate crimes. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscila Sousa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marian Ryan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 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