Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5529: An Act creating a Legion of Merit license plate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5529 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act creating a Legion of Merit license plate. Primary sponsor: Todd Smola (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 20, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to create a Legion of Merit motor vehicle license plate. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Smola | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
- Referred to the committee on House Rules