Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3948: An Act to establish comprehensive rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3948 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish comprehensive rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education. Primary sponsor: Lindsay Sabadosa (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4881.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3948) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“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 H4881
- Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education