Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3407: An Act designating the official jazz song of the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3407 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating the official jazz song of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Orlando Ramos (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3407) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to designate the song, “Massachusetts”, words and music by Montenia, as the official jazz song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Ramos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th 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
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight