Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4396: An Act relative to archaic laws
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4396 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to archaic laws. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 27, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jay Livingstone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Billy MacGregor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Suffolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Discharged to the committee on House Rules
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- New draft of H1849
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary