Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 243: An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 243 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. It lists 55 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 46 · Independent 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Simon Cataldo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Jim O'Day | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Andy Vargas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities