Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 551: An Act Relative to Parental Rights in Education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 551 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act Relative to Parental Rights in Education. Primary sponsor: David DeCoste (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 551) of David F. DeCoste relative to procedures for parental notification of changes to the mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being of students. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David DeCoste | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
“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 scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education