Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4044: An Act relative to tuition and student loan reimbursement in gateway cities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4044 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to tuition and student loan reimbursement in gateway cities. Primary sponsor: Rita Mendes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 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 Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4044) of Rita A. Mendes relative to tuition and student loan reimbursement in gateway cities for certain physicians, dentists or nurses. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Mendes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Plymouth |
“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 scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education