Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5154: An Act exonerating certain individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5154 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exonerating certain individuals accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 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 the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
“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 H1927
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary