Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2701: An Act to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2701 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth. It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (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 Representatives Soter of Bellingham and Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of Michael J. Soter, Kenneth P. Sweezey and others for legislation to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Mike Chaisson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Bristol |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Marc Lombardo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Sheriff Joseph McDonald | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security