Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3655: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3655 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. It lists 41 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3655) of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 33 · Independent 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| 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 |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Tommy Vitolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Norfolk |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation