Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 255: An Act relative to enabling access and empowering early educators
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 255 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to enabling access and empowering early educators. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H4919.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Natalie M. Higgins and James B. Eldridge relative to family child care homes. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
“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 H4919
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities