Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 442: An Act authorizing charity alcohol auctions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 442 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing charity alcohol auctions. Primary sponsor: Joan Meschino (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5351.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 442) of Joan Meschino for legislation to authorize charity alcohol auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Meschino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd 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
- Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5351
- Read third
- Rules suspended
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Accompanied by H37 and H440
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure