Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 298: An Act to promote school centered neighborhood development
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 298 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote school centered neighborhood development. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): 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 Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 298) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to school centered neighborhood developments. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday, March 2, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses