Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2969: An Act relative to clarifying the application of the heart bill
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2969 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to clarifying the application of the heart bill. Primary sponsor: Todd Smola (Republican). Most recent recorded action (September 11, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2969) of Todd M. Smola that police officers of the Office of Environmental Law Enforcement be included under the “heart law”, so-called. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Smola | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service