Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4977: An Act relative to a transfer of retirement benefits for Valeria D'Orazio an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4977 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to a transfer of retirement benefits for Valeria D'Orazio an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Primary sponsor: Michelle Badger (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger relative to a transfer of retirement benefits for Valeria D'Orazio an associate professor at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Badger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
- Referred to the committee on House Rules