Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 581: An Act relative to educational freedom
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 581 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to educational freedom. Primary sponsor: Bill Galvin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 581) of Paul McAuliffe for legislation to create promise scholarship accounts composed of state funds deposited on behalf of participating students to be used for qualified education expenses. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Galvin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Paul McAuliffe | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education