Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3344: An Act making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3344 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees. Primary sponsor: Jim Hawkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5168.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3344) of James K. Hawkins relative to making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
“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 H5168
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight