Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2183: An Act to ban captive audience meetings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2183 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ban captive audience meetings. Primary sponsor: Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5070.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to ban captive audience and employer sponsored meetings. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
“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 H5070
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development