Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 224: An Act improving accessibility in the creative economy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 224 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act improving accessibility in the creative economy. Primary sponsor: Dan Donahue (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4912.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 224) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to the establishment of an accessibility in the creative economy (ACE) grant program to be administered by the Office on Disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“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 H4912
- Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities