Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 511: An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 511 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring language readiness in deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Primary sponsor: Brian Ashe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 511) of Brian M. Ashe relative to the language readiness of deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing children entering kindergarten. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Ashe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education