Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3299: An Act to modernize participation in public meetings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3299 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to modernize participation in public meetings. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 48 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4831.
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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. 3299) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 43 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Dan Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Barnstable |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Kevin Honan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Suffolk |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Billy MacGregor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Suffolk |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| John Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Norfolk |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Tommy Vitolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Norfolk |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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 new draft, see H4831
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight