Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 573: An Act to protect children from adults in positions of authority or trust
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 573 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect children from adults in positions of authority or trust. Primary sponsor: Carole Fiola (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 25, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4538.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 573) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to adopt an abuse prevention policy. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Fiola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| John Lawn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Dave Robertson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4538
- Senate concurred
- Discharged to the committee on the Judiciary
- Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education