Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2624: An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2624 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles. Primary sponsor: Homar Gomez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (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 Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2624) of Homar Gómez and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homar Gomez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“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 H5254 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security