Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 519: An Act for equitable workforce development
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 519 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act for equitable workforce development. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 2025): Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium 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 Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 519) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Vanna Howard relative to admissions to vocational-technical schools or vocational-technical programs to provide for equitable workforce development. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“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 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education