Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2736: An Act relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2736 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2736) of Steven George Xiarhos, Richard G. Wells, Jr. and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| John Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Norfolk |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
| Jon Zlotnik | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd 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
- Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security