Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 587: An Act to require mandatory training on microaggressions and implicit bias for staff members teaching extracurricular activities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 587 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to require mandatory training on microaggressions and implicit bias for staff members teaching extracurricular activities. Primary sponsor: Homar Gomez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 587) of Homar Gómez for legislation to require mandatory training on microaggressions and implicit bias for staff members teaching extracurricular activities. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homar Gomez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd 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
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education