Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4406: An Act banning legacy and donor preferences in higher education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4406 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act banning legacy and donor preferences in higher education. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Higher Education | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Simon Cataldo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Mike Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Suffolk |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H1425 and H1452
- Reported from the committee on Higher Education