Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 317: An Act relative to professional licensure
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 317 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to professional licensure. Primary sponsor: Jim Arciero (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 6, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see H4677.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 317) of James Arciero, Colleen M. Garry and Paul McMurtry relative to professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
“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 H4677
- Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure