Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 521: An Act relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 521 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finance. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 2025): Reporting date extended to Wednesday, 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 Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 521) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Joanne M. Comerford relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finances. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th 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
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- 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