Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5444: An Act relative to civil rights and technology
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5444 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to civil rights and technology. Primary sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Ways and Means | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Mike Finn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Passed to be engrossed - 155 YEAS to 1 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 195 )
- Read third
- Rules suspended
- Ordered to a third reading
- New draft of H4637
- Pending new draft of H4637
- Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means