Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 383: An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 383 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4456.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Hamilton of Methuen and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 383) of Ryan M. Hamilton and Andres X. Vargas relative to expanding licensure opportunities for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Essex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Andy Vargas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
“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 H4456
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure