Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4456: An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4456 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 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 Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ryan Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Essex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Andy Vargas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd 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 H383
- Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure