Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2676: An Act relative to enhancing child safety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2676 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to enhancing child safety. Primary sponsor: Jim O'Day (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2676) of James J. O'Day for legislation to require landlords to install window guards in certain residential units housing children under 10 years of age. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim O'Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security