Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3842: Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3842 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5422 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3842) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
“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 H5422 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:50 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs