Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3506: An Act relative to digital inclusion for seniors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3506 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to digital inclusion for seniors. Primary sponsor: Tara Hong (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5323.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of Tara T. Hong and others for legislation to establish a low-income senior internet subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Hong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5323
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy