Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 270: An Act relative to the consideration of a child’s racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic identity
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 270 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the consideration of a child’s racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic identity. Primary sponsor: Joan Meschino (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4656.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 270) of Joan Meschino relative to the long-term well-being consideration of a child’s racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic identity. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Meschino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd 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 new draft, see H4656
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities