Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5157: An Act relative to safer schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5157 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to safer schools. Primary sponsor: Lindsay Sabadosa (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Hearing rescheduled to 05/05/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to safety in schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing rescheduled to 05/05/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education
- Referred to the committee on House Rules