Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2057: An Act ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2057 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act). It lists 21 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 Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of Steven George Xiarhos, Steven J. Ouellette and others for legislation to establish penalties for the intent to impede or interfere, threaten or harass first responders performing such duties. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Marc Lombardo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Justin Thurber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Donald Wong | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Essex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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