Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 516: An Act establishing employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 516 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse. Primary sponsor: Natalie M. Blais. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5146.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish employee screening requirements in schools to prevent child sexual abuse. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th 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 H5146
- Senate concurred
- Discharged to the committee on the Judiciary
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education